Kingdom Animalia Order Haplusclenida Genus Spongilla Higher classification Spongilla | Phylum Porifera Family Spongillidae Scientific name Spongilla lacustris Rank Species | |
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Similar Spongilla, Spongillidae, Demosponge | ||
Spongilla lacustris zoetwaterspons
Spongilla lacustris is a species of sponge of the freshwater sponge family Spongillidae that lives on fresh water lakes. It often grows under logs or rocks. It ranges from North America to Europe and Asia. They have the capability to reproduce both asexually and sexually. They become dormant during winter.
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