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brush sponge

Ciocalypta penicillus

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About

The Brush Sponge (Ciocalypta penicillus) is a species in the genus Ciocalypta. Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region. Distributed across Norway and Portugal. As a member of the genus Ciocalypta, it shares characteristics with related species within this taxonomic group.

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Norway and Portugal.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Porifera (Sponges)
Class
Demospongiae (Demospongiae)
Order
Suberitida (Suberitida)
Family
Halichondriidae
Genus
Ciocalypta
Species
Ciocalypta penicillus (brush sponge)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese アオホテイカイメン
French éponge pinceau
German Pinselschamm

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of brush sponge?
The scientific name of brush sponge is Ciocalypta penicillus. It belongs to the genus Ciocalypta.
Where does brush sponge live?
brush sponge is found in Distributed across Norway and Portugal.. Countries include Norway, Portugal.
What family does brush sponge belong to?
brush sponge (Ciocalypta penicillus) belongs to the genus Ciocalypta, which is part of the taxonomic family Halichondriidae.
What kingdom does brush sponge belong to?
brush sponge (Ciocalypta penicillus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Ciocalypta — 1 Species

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brush sponge
Ciocalypta penicillus
NE
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