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Giant Barrel Sponge

Aspect: Light to dark brown, generally large to very large, sturdy barrel-shaped structure. A favourite staple for Hawkbill Turtles (q.v.) as shown by some of the pictures herewith. Also see the devouring action in the Hawkbill Turtles entry.
Population: Ubiquitous
Notable feature: Thick, hard leathery skin, outer surface can incorporate either deep linear vertical valleys and sharp-edge mounds or rounded mounds and dimples as seen on the photos herewith.
Environment: Open waters
Behaviour:  -

  • French designation: Eponge Barrique
  • Latin designation: Xestospongia muta
  • Creole designation: -
  • Latin family: Demospongiae
  • Size (cm): 180 H max
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