green boring sponge

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Found in Portugal.

🇵🇹 Portugal

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Porifera (Sponges)

Class

Demospongiae (Demospongiae)

Order

Clionaida (Clionaida)

Family

Clionaidae

Genus

Cliona

Species

Cliona viridis (green boring sponge)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish esponja perforante verde

French clione verte

German Grüner Bohrschwamm

Similar Species in Cliona

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Boring Sponge

Cliona celata

Not Evaluated

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lobate boring horny sponge

Cliona lobata

Data Deficient

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Sponge

Cliona thoosina

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of green boring sponge?

The scientific name of green boring sponge is Cliona viridis. It belongs to the genus Cliona.

Where does green boring sponge live?

green boring sponge is found in Found in Portugal.. Countries include Portugal.

What family does green boring sponge belong to?

green boring sponge (Cliona viridis) belongs to the genus Cliona, which is part of the taxonomic family Clionaidae.

What kingdom does green boring sponge belong to?

green boring sponge (Cliona viridis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of green boring sponge?

The closest relatives of green boring sponge in the genus Cliona include Boring Sponge, lobate boring horny sponge, Sponge.