divepix - Sponge Zoanthid

Sponge Zoanthid

Aspect:	Relatively squat white-ish polyp body crowned by two rows of yellow or brown tentacles numbering a total of 28. Slit mouth is visible in the centre of the oral disc on close-up views.
Population:	Regularly abundant.
Notable feature:	Hundreds of polyps may densely colonise a variety of sponges and develop a network of stolons that link their gastric cavities (stolons can be seen on one of the close-up views herewith).
Environment:	In sponges located in gently swept waters.
Behaviour:	-