Haliclona oculata, sometimes known by the common name mermaid's glove, is a species of sea sponges that is found in depths from 4m to approx 1,000 m.
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Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Porifera |
Class: | Demospongiae |
Order: | Haplosclerida |
Family: | Chalinidae |
Genus: | Haliclona |
Subgenus: | Haliclona |
Species: | H. oculata
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Binomial name | |
Haliclona oculata Pallas, 1776
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Distribution
editHaliclona oculata is found in the North Atlantic Ocean and also in South Africa.
Description
editHaliclona oculata grows to a size of about 30 cm and has a soft texture.
Ecology
editThis species feeds on particles in the water.
References
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