How big does the Purse Sponge get?

The Purse Sponge grows to about 15 cm.

Purse Sponge

Grantia compressa

Group: Other
Max size: 15 cm

A small purse shaped sponge that hangs in shaded spots and littoral caves, drawing water through its body wall to filter out plankton and particles. It grows to about 15 centimetres and pumps a steady current through its single opening.

Taxonomy: Animalia › Porifera › Calcarea › Leucosolenida › Grantiidae › Grantia

Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 132181.

FAQ

How big does the Purse Sponge get?: The Purse Sponge grows to about 15 cm.