Tangled
sponge
awaiting identification*
updated Dec 11
Where
seen?
Appearing like a bunch of tangles, this sponge is sometimes seen on
our Southern shores.
Features: 15-20cm
long, 1cm in diameter. A clump 'stems' flatttened, slender (0.5cm),
long and sparsely branched, often in a tangle. Small regular holes
along the length. Colours bluish to olive green and yellowish green. |

Pulau Semakau, May 08
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Tangled
sponges on Singapore shores

Pulau Hantu, Aug 04
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Pulau Hantu, Feb 06

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Pulau Semakau, Sep 05

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Pulau Pawai, Dec 09
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Terumbu Raya, Mar 11
Photo
shared by Russel Low on facebook.
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Beting Bemban Besar, May 11
Photo
shared by Russel Low on facebook.
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*Species are difficult
to positively identify without close examination.
On this website, they are grouped by external features for convenience of
display.
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