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Brush Sponge

Ciocalypta penicillus

Seabook: Brush Sponge

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Description

Ciocalypta penicillus is a very characteristic sponge with its massive base buried in the substrate (sand or gravel) and half a dozen or more conical, erect and firm fistules protruding above it. Description Coloration is white-cream to cream-yellow to grey, both cushions and papillae. Very characteristic. The sponge ... Read more in Seabook

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Colors

transparent
white
brown
grey
yellow

Habitat and Environment

Benthic

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