Demosponge
Hyrtios erectus
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–100 m
- For divers: safe
A firm, dark demosponge of shallow tropical seas, it attaches to dead coral around the base of pinnacles. It ranges down to about a hundred metres and feeds by filtering, drawing seawater through its body to capture tiny suspended particles.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Porifera › Demospongiae › Dictyoceratida › Thorectidae › Hyrtios
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 165350.
FAQ
- How deep does the Demosponge live?
- The Demosponge (Hyrtios erectus) is typically found at 0–100 m.
- Is the Demosponge dangerous to divers?
- The Demosponge is harmless to divers.