encrusting sponge

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Belgium, France, Netherlands, Sweden, and United Kingdom.

🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇳🇱 Netherlands

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Porifera (Sponges)

Class

Demospongiae (Demospongiae)

Order

Poecilosclerida (Poecilosclerida)

Family

Mycalidae

Genus

Mycale

Species

Mycale micracanthoxea (encrusting sponge)

Names in Other Languages

French éponge encroûtante

German Krustenschwamm

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of encrusting sponge?

The scientific name of encrusting sponge is Mycale micracanthoxea. It belongs to the genus Mycale.

Where does encrusting sponge live?

encrusting sponge is found in Distributed across Belgium, France, Netherlands, Sweden, and United Kingdom.. Countries include Belgium, France, Netherlands, Sweden, United Kingdom.

What family does encrusting sponge belong to?

encrusting sponge (Mycale micracanthoxea) belongs to the genus Mycale, which is part of the taxonomic family Mycalidae.

What kingdom does encrusting sponge belong to?

encrusting sponge (Mycale micracanthoxea) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).