leuconie

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The Calcareous tube-sponge (Leucosolenia variabilis) is a species in the genus Leucosolenia. It is currently classified as Data Deficient on the IUCN Red List. Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Belgium and Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇧🇪 Belgium

Conservation Status

DD Data Deficient

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (animal)

Phylum

Porifera (Sponges)

Class

Calcarea (Calcarea)

Order

Leucosolenida (Leucosolenida)

Family

Leucosoleniidae

Genus

Leucosolenia

Species

Leucosolenia variabilis (leuconie)

Names in Other Languages

French leuconie

German Kalkschwamm

Similar Species in Leucosolenia

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éponge en grappe

Leucosolenia botryoides

Not Evaluated

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Barents Sea sponge

Leucosolenia complicata

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of leuconie?

The scientific name of leuconie is Leucosolenia variabilis. It belongs to the genus Leucosolenia.

What is the conservation status of leuconie?

leuconie (Leucosolenia variabilis) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.

Where does leuconie live?

leuconie is found in Distributed across Belgium and Norway.. Countries include Belgium, Norway.

What family does leuconie belong to?

leuconie (Leucosolenia variabilis) belongs to the genus Leucosolenia, which is part of the taxonomic family Leucosoleniidae.

What kingdom does leuconie belong to?

leuconie (Leucosolenia variabilis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).

What are the closest relatives of leuconie?

The closest relatives of leuconie in the genus Leucosolenia include éponge en grappe, Barents Sea sponge.