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Giant Barrel Sponge

Xestospongia testudinaria

Seabook: Giant Barrel Sponge

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Xestospongia testudinaria is a species of barrel sponge in the family Petrosiidae. Other names: Barrel Sponge. Description This species is maroon to pink, with the opening of the barrel pale white. Specimens are often found emerging from an apparent common base. In the intertidal zones, this species ranges from 10 to ... Read more in Seabook

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