| Ochridaspongia | |
|---|---|
| Ochridaspongia rotunda | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Porifera |
| Class: | Demospongiae |
| Order: | Haplosclerida |
| Family: | Malawispongiidae |
| Genus: |
Ochridaspongia Arndt, 1937 |
Ochridaspongia is genus of two species of sponges:
Тhese species are endemic and live only in Lake Ohrid. Ochridaspongia rotunda is found mostly at depths of 30-50 m and water temperatures of 6-8°C. Its circular shape indicates the animal lives under conditions of relatively calm water.