calcareous tube-sponge

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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 (สัตว์)

Phylum

Porifera (ฟองน้ำ)

Class

Calcarea (ฟองน้ำแคลคาเรีย)

Order

Leucosolenida (Leucosolenida)

Family

Leucosoleniidae

Genus

Leucosolenia

Species

Leucosolenia variabilis (calcareous tube-sponge)

Names in Other Languages

French leuconie

German Kalkschwamm

Similar Species in Leucosolenia

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Barents Sea sponge

Leucosolenia complicata

Not Evaluated

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orange pipe sponge

Leucosolenia botryoides

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of calcareous tube-sponge?

The scientific name of calcareous tube-sponge is Leucosolenia variabilis. It belongs to the genus Leucosolenia.

What is the conservation status of calcareous tube-sponge?

calcareous tube-sponge (Leucosolenia variabilis) is classified as Data Deficient by the IUCN Red List.

Where does calcareous tube-sponge live?

calcareous tube-sponge is found in Distributed across Belgium and Norway.. Countries include Belgium, Norway.

What family does calcareous tube-sponge belong to?

calcareous tube-sponge (Leucosolenia variabilis) belongs to the genus Leucosolenia, which is part of the taxonomic family Leucosoleniidae.

What kingdom does calcareous tube-sponge belong to?

calcareous tube-sponge (Leucosolenia variabilis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).

What are the closest relatives of calcareous tube-sponge?

The closest relatives of calcareous tube-sponge in the genus Leucosolenia include Barents Sea sponge, orange pipe sponge.