Clathrina laxa

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Clathrina laxa
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C. laxa
Binomial name
Clathrina laxa
(Kirk, 1896)
Synonyms

Leucosolenia laxa Kirk, 1896

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Clathrina laxa is a species of calcareous sponge in the genus Clathrina from New Zealand. The species name is derived from Latin meaning "wide".

Description

This species is identical to Clathrina reticulum except it has wider and thicker actines. More research is needed to determine if this is a distinct species or a synonym of C. reticulum.[1]

References

World Register of Marine Species entry

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