Aggregated Nipple Sponge
Polymastia pacifica
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–15 m
- Max size: 2 cm
Pale breast shaped lumps, each topped with a single opening, cluster together until a patch can spread most of a metre across. This sponge settles on rocks with sandy pockets right at the lowest edge of the intertidal zone.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Porifera › Demospongiae › Polymastiida › Polymastiidae › Polymastia
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 170653.
FAQ
- How deep does the Aggregated Nipple Sponge live?
- The Aggregated Nipple Sponge (Polymastia pacifica) is typically found at 0–15 m.
- How big does the Aggregated Nipple Sponge get?
- The Aggregated Nipple Sponge grows to about 2 cm.