Lesser Freshwater Sponge

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.

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Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (động vật)

Phylum

Porifera (động vật thân lỗ)

Class

Demospongiae (Demospongiae)

Order

Spongillida (Spongillida)

Family

Spongillidae

Genus

Ephydatia

Species

Ephydatia muelleri (Lesser Freshwater Sponge)

Names in Other Languages

French éponge de Mueller

German Blasenzellenschwamm

Similar Species in Ephydatia

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brackish water freshwater sponge

Ephydatia fluviatilis

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Lesser Freshwater Sponge?

The scientific name of Lesser Freshwater Sponge is Ephydatia muelleri. It belongs to the genus Ephydatia.

Where does Lesser Freshwater Sponge live?

Lesser Freshwater Sponge is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, United States.

What family does Lesser Freshwater Sponge belong to?

Lesser Freshwater Sponge (Ephydatia muelleri) belongs to the genus Ephydatia, which is part of the taxonomic family Spongillidae.

What kingdom does Lesser Freshwater Sponge belong to?

Lesser Freshwater Sponge (Ephydatia muelleri) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (động vật).

What are the closest relatives of Lesser Freshwater Sponge?

The closest relatives of Lesser Freshwater Sponge in the genus Ephydatia include brackish water freshwater sponge.