Sponge
Oceanapia peltata
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 1–100 m
- Max size: 4 cm
- For divers: safe
Much of this sponge stays hidden, buried in sediment with only a small part showing above the surface. It turns up on seagrass beds in a few metres of water and again far deeper, between 50 and 100 metres.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Porifera › Demospongiae › Haplosclerida › Phloeodictyidae › Oceanapia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 166984.
FAQ
- How deep does the Sponge live?
- The Sponge (Oceanapia peltata) is typically found at 1–100 m.
- Is the Sponge dangerous to divers?
- The Sponge is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Sponge get?
- The Sponge grows to about 4 cm.