A relatively common intertidal sponge encrusting mudstone, oysters, bryozoans and tubeworms
Colour in life pinkish to grey mauve to dull yellow. When removed from the water this sponge appears shiny due to the reflection of the surface membrane and skeleton.
Substrate | Hard Rock, Shellfish or Plants |
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Tide zone | Intertidal, Subtidal |
Habitat | Indents |
Location | East Coast Northern NI, West Coast Northern NI |
Occurence | Common |