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Heteropia minor Burton, 1930
The genus Heteropia currently includes only 6 scientifically described species.
Heteropia minor does not resemble the typical image of a sponge in any way. You could mistake this sponge for a sea squirt. Due to its special shape, the sponge is colloquially referred to as "sea bagpipes".
The sponge is a filter feeder.
Synonymised names:
Heteropia striata var. minor Burton, 1930 · unaccepted (rank elevation)
The genus Heteropia currently includes only 6 scientifically described species.
Heteropia minor does not resemble the typical image of a sponge in any way. You could mistake this sponge for a sea squirt. Due to its special shape, the sponge is colloquially referred to as "sea bagpipes".
The sponge is a filter feeder.
Synonymised names:
Heteropia striata var. minor Burton, 1930 · unaccepted (rank elevation)