Clathrina Cancellata
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''Clathrina cancellata'' is a
species In biology, a species is the basic unit of classification and a taxonomic rank of an organism, as well as a unit of biodiversity. A species is often defined as the largest group of organisms in which any two individuals of the appropriate s ...
of
calcareous sponge The calcareous sponges of class Calcarea are members of the animal phylum Porifera, the cellular sponges. They are characterized by spicules made of calcium carbonate in the form of calcite or aragonite. While the spicules in most species hav ...
from the United States. The species name is derived from a Latin word meaning "latticed".


References


World Register of Marine Species entry
Clathrina Fauna of the United States Animals described in 1873 Fauna without expected TNC conservation status {{calcarea-stub