Ernstia laxa explained

Ernstia laxa is a species of calcareous sponge in the family Clathrinidae found in New Zealand. The species name is derived from Latin meaning "wide".

Description

This species is similar to Ascaltis reticulum except it has wider and thicker actines. More research is needed to confirm the correct classification of this organism.[1]

References

World Register of Marine Species entry

Notes and References

  1. Klautau. Michelle. Valentine. Clare. Revision of the genus Clathrina (Porifera, Calcarea). Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society. 2003 . 139. 1. 1–62. 10.1046/j.0024-4082.2003.00063.x. free.

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