Aggregated+Vase+Sponge

-They are hard to study because they are difficult to find. -They grow in clusters Information and Picture Resources: (Zookeeper Paige Ryder) [] [] []
 * Common Name:** Aggregated Vase Sponge
 * Phylum:** Porifera
 * Scientific Name:**//Leucilla nuttinga//
 * Class:** Demospongiae
 * Location:** Various parts of the Pacific ocean. Sadly they blend into the ares around them and are easily overlooked.
 * Size:** typical size is about half an inch in height.
 * Description of Habitat**: Located in coral reefs (mainly tropical regions). They generally attach themselves to walls to remain grounded.
 * Living Requirements:** This is hard to say because these species can be found anywhere and are still have unknown qualities. However, some things that scientists do know is that they need an area to attach themselves to, and a dense shell to protect themselves from predators.
 * Life Cycle of Animal:** They can live for 2 years or much more. As long as their habitat remains alive. This species will reproduce by budding (budding is a form of asexual reproduction). In this type they bud externally until the bud detaches (when they are mature:unknown time period). Then they attach themselves to the rock and join the cluster.
 * Male and Female Differences?** None (they are hermaphrodites).
 * Fun-Filled Facts:**
 * Human Impact**: Once scientists find these sponges they remove them from the water. All that this does is decreases the population and soon enough they will become endangered.