Sponge
Halichondria lutea
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 21–50 m
- Max size: 2 cm
- For divers: safe
This sponge settles on the deeper parts of the reef over sandy and muddy floors, where falling sediment often coats it. It stays small, only a couple of centimetres, and pumps water through its pores to strain out the plankton it lives on.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Porifera › Demospongiae › Suberitida › Halichondriidae › Halichondria
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 165837.
FAQ
- How deep does the Sponge live?
- The Sponge (Halichondria lutea) is typically found at 21–50 m.
- Is the Sponge dangerous to divers?
- The Sponge is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Sponge get?
- The Sponge grows to about 2 cm.