''Haliclona oculata'', sometimes known by the common name mermaid’s glove, is a species of
sea sponge
Sponges, the members of the phylum Porifera (; meaning 'pore bearer'), are a basal animal clade as a sister of the diploblasts. They are multicellular organisms that have bodies full of pores and channels allowing water to circulate through t ...
s that is found in depths from 4m to approx 1,000 m.
Distribution
''Haliclona oculata'' is found in the North Atlantic Ocean and also in South Africa.
Description
''Haliclona oculata'' grows to a size of about 30 cm and has a soft texture.
Ecology
This species feeds on particles in the water.
References
External links
http://pioneerunion.ca.schoolwebpages.comhttps://www.itis.govhttp://www.catalogueoflife.org
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Animals described in 1776
oculata
Taxa named by Peter Simon Pallas