Sponges
Craniella abracadabra
- Group: Other
- Typical depth: 5–20 m
- For divers: safe
A small ball shaped sponge, the craniella sits on plain sand among Halimeda algae between about 5 and 20 metres. Fine spicules radiate from its surface as it filters food from the water around it, and it is harmless to divers.
Taxonomy: Animalia › Porifera › Demospongiae › Tetractinellida › Tetillidae › Craniella
Species data via the World Register of Marine Species (WoRMS), AphiaID 171323.
FAQ
- How deep does the Sponges live?
- The Sponges (Craniella abracadabra) is typically found at 5–20 m.
- Is the Sponges dangerous to divers?
- The Sponges is harmless to divers.