Furrowed Horny Sponge
Mycale lingua
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 31–1267 m
A cool water sponge that coats rock walls, it ranges from about 30 metres down past 1,200. It pumps seawater through its body to strain out the smallest plankton, and its openings clamp shut at the lightest touch.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Porifera › Demospongiae › Poecilosclerida › Mycalidae › Mycale
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 168640.
FAQ
- How deep does the Furrowed Horny Sponge live?
- The Furrowed Horny Sponge (Mycale lingua) is typically found at 31–1267 m.