Sponges
Spheciospongia vagabunda
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–100 m
- For divers: safe
A robust sponge of coral rubble and sandy patches, it filters plankton and fine particles straight from the water. Sponges like this pump huge volumes through their bodies to feed.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Porifera › Demospongiae › Clionaida › Clionaidae › Spheciospongia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 170563.
FAQ
- How deep does the Sponges live?
- The Sponges (Spheciospongia vagabunda) is typically found at 0–100 m.
- Is the Sponges dangerous to divers?
- The Sponges is harmless to divers.