| Aspect: | Brown elongated leathery structure with randomly emplaced excurrent chimneys. Often branches out like octopus tentacles. |
| Population: | Common. |
| Notable feature: | Excurrent openings have thin brims and look like inverted funnels. |
| Environment: | Has no particular growing area or condition. Can overhang or rest on a rock. |
| Behaviour: | . |
Last update: 22/10/15
Brown Encrusting Octopus Sponge
- French designation: Eponge à Volcans Brune
- Latin designation: Ectyoplasia ferox
- Latin family: Demospongiae
- Size (cm): 40+
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