Sea Tulip Encrusting Sponge

Halisarca australiensis

Sea Life Native IUCN: Not Evaluated

About

A bright coloured sponge that covers the host species Pyura spinifera. The body of the sponge consists of silicone needles and sponge fibers and is capable of absorbing a lot of water

Size

Varies as it grows over the host

Habitat

Grows on Pyura spinifera

Distribution

Eastern Australia

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Local Sightings

1 recorded sighting in and around the area.

References & citations (2)

The Atlas of Living Australia (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)
The World Porifera Database (accessed 2021-09-22 14:03:33)

Quick Facts

Common name: Sea Tulip Encrusting Sponge
Scientific name: Halisarca australiensis Carter, 1885
Family: Halisarcidae
Category: Sea Life › Sponges & Seaweeds
Origin: Native
Conservation: Not Evaluated

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