Neoernsta laxa
Species of sponge
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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".
| Neoernsta laxa | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Porifera |
| Class: | Calcarea |
| Order: | Clathrinida |
| Family: | Dendyidae |
| Genus: | Neoernsta |
| Species: | N. laxa |
| Binomial name | |
| Neoernsta laxa (Kirk, 1896) | |
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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]
