Neoernsta laxa

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Neoernsta laxa
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Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Porifera
Class: Calcarea
Order: Clathrinida
Family: Dendyidae
Genus: Neoernsta
Species:
N. laxa
Binomial name
Neoernsta laxa
(Kirk, 1896)
Synonyms
List
  • Clathrina laxa (Kirk, 1896)
  • Ernsta laxa (Kirk, 1896)
  • Ernstia laxa (Kirk, 1896)
  • Leucosolenia laxa Kirk, 1896

Neoernsta laxa is a species of calcareous sponge in the family Dendyidae found in New Zealand.[1] The species name is derived from Latin meaning "wide".

Description

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This species is similar to Ascaltis reticulum except it has wider and has thicker actines. More research is needed to confirm the correct classification of this organism.[2]

References

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