Sponge
Cinachyrella apion
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 0–2 m
- Max size: 10 cm
- For divers: safe
This ball shaped sponge grows on mangrove roots and peat in the shallowest water, only a metre or two deep. It reaches around 10 centimetres and feeds by drawing water through its pores to filter out food.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Porifera › Demospongiae › Tetractinellida › Tetillidae › Cinachyrella
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 171294.
FAQ
- How deep does the Sponge live?
- The Sponge (Cinachyrella apion) is typically found at 0–2 m.
- Is the Sponge dangerous to divers?
- The Sponge is harmless to divers.
- How big does the Sponge get?
- The Sponge grows to about 10 cm.