Ochridaspongia
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Ochridaspongia rotunda | |
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Genus: | Ochridaspongia Arndt, 1937
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Ochridaspongia is genus of two species of sponges:
These 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.
References
- ^ "Ochridaspongia". World Register of Marine Species. Retrieved 19 September 2012.