Doello Jurado's Sponge
Mycale doellojuradoi
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 8–93 m
- For divers: safe
Named for the Argentine naturalist Doello Jurado, this sponge clings to steep, sediment poor rocky walls between about eight and ninety metres in cold southern seas. It feeds by drawing water through its body and straining out the particles inside, and it is harmless.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Porifera › Demospongiae › Poecilosclerida › Mycalidae › Mycale
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 168629.
FAQ
- How deep does the Doello Jurado's Sponge live?
- The Doello Jurado's Sponge (Mycale doellojuradoi) is typically found at 8–93 m.
- Is the Doello Jurado's Sponge dangerous to divers?
- The Doello Jurado's Sponge is harmless to divers.