Ochridaspongia | |
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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.