Phylum Porifera
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

Tangled sponges on Singapore shores


Pulau Hantu, Aug 04

Pulau Hantu, Feb 06

Pulau Semakau, Sep 05


Pulau Pawai, Dec 09


Terumbu Raya, Mar 11
Photo shared by Russel Low on facebook.

Beting Bemban Besar, May 11
Photo shared by Russel Low on facebook.

*Species are difficult to positively identify without close examination.
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