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Chimney Sponge

 

Aspect: Irregular tube (not rigourously cylindrical), translucent but rigid, colour varies from white, to light blue and light mauve or lilac.
Population: Relatively common.
Notable feature: Often bulges two thirds up from base, can branch out in an awkward manner. Very thin-walled excurrent
Environment: Recesses, but can grow upside down from rocky overhangs.
Behaviour: -
  • French designation: Eponge Cheminée
  • Latin designation: Callyspongia fallax
  • Creole designation: -
  • Size (cm): ~2-3 dia, 4 L