Amphimedon massalis

Amphimedon massalis is a species of sponge in the family Niphatidae.[1] The body of the sponge consists of silica needles and sponge fibres and is capable of taking in much water.

Amphimedon massalis
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Porifera
Class: Demospongiae
Order: Haplosclerida
Family: Niphatidae
Genus: Amphimedon
Species:
A. massalis
Binomial name
Amphimedon massalis
(Carter, 1886)
Synonyms
  • Haliclona massalis (Carter, 1886)
  • Thalysias massalis Carter, 1886

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