Haliclona oculata
| Haliclona oculata | |
|---|---|
 |
|
| Mermaid’s glove (Haliclona oculata) in the Netherlands | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Porifera |
| Class: | Demospongiae |
| Order: | Haplosclerida |
| Family: | Chalinidae |
| Genus: | Haliclona |
| Species: | H. oculata |
| Binomial name | |
|
Haliclona oculata Pallas, 1776 |
|
Haliclona oculata, sometimes known by the common name mermaid’s glove, is a sea sponge, that is usually found in depths of around 1,000 m.
Haliclona oculata is found in the North Atlantic Ocean and also in South Africa.
Haliclona oculata grows to a size of about 30 cm and has a soft texture.
This species feeds on particles in the water.
...
Wikipedia