Slime Membrane Sponge
Oscarella carmela
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 8–8 m
- For divers: safe
A slimy, thin sheet of a sponge that encrusts dead coral at around eight metres, tucked under overhangs and into crevices. It belongs to a primitive group that lacks the mineral skeleton most sponges rely on for support.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Porifera › Homoscleromorpha › Homosclerophorida › Oscarellidae › Oscarella
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 169715.
FAQ
- How deep does the Slime Membrane Sponge live?
- The Slime Membrane Sponge (Oscarella carmela) is typically found at 8–8 m.
- Is the Slime Membrane Sponge dangerous to divers?
- The Slime Membrane Sponge is harmless to divers.