Neoernsta laxa
| Neoernsta laxa | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Porifera |
| Class: | Calcarea |
| Order: | Clathrinida |
| Family: | Dendyidae |
| Genus: | Neoernsta |
| Species: | N. laxa
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| Binomial name | |
| Neoernsta laxa (Kirk, 1896)
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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
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
- ^ "WoRMS - World Register of Marine Species - Neoernsta laxa (Kirk, 1896)". www.marinespecies.org. Retrieved 2025-08-19.
- ^ Klautau, Michelle; Valentine, Clare (2003). "Revision of the genus Clathrina (Porifera, Calcarea)". Zoological Journal of the Linnean Society. 139 (1): 1–62. doi:10.1046/j.0024-4082.2003.00063.x.