fig sponge

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Africa and Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, South Africa, and Sweden.

🇿🇦 South Africa 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (hayvan)

Phylum

Porifera (süngerler)

Class

Demospongiae (Bayağı süngerler)

Order

Suberitida (Suberitida)

Family

Suberitidae

Genus

Suberites

Species

Suberites ficus (fig sponge)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ツミイレカイメン

French éponge figuier

German Feigenschwamm

Russian Пробковая губка суберитес фикус

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fleshy horny sponge

Suberites carnosus

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of fig sponge?

The scientific name of fig sponge is Suberites ficus. It belongs to the genus Suberites.

Where does fig sponge live?

fig sponge is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, South Africa, and Sweden.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, South Africa, Sweden.

What family does fig sponge belong to?

fig sponge (Suberites ficus) belongs to the genus Suberites, which is part of the taxonomic family Suberitidae.

What kingdom does fig sponge belong to?

fig sponge (Suberites ficus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hayvan).

What are the closest relatives of fig sponge?

The closest relatives of fig sponge in the genus Suberites include fleshy horny sponge.