Clathria lissoclada explained

Clathria lissoclada, the triangular blade sponge, is a species of demosponge from the southern hemisphere.

Description

This stalked pink to orange sponge grows up to a length of 180mmand a width of 80mm. The somewhat flat branches arise from semi-triangular blades. The surface is smooth with many randomly distributed oscules. This sponge is semi-compressible and tough.

Distribution and habitat

This species is found off the coast of South Africa and off the Falklands. It is found at depths of NaNm (-2,147,483,648feet).^[1]

Ecology

This species often has polyp-like invertebrates living on its surface.

References

1. Book: Atkinson, Lara J. Field guide to the offshore marine invertebrates of South Africa. Sink. Kerry J. 2018. South African Environmental Observation Network. 978-1-86868-098-6. Pretoria. 1037159161. 2021-09-23. 2021-09-26. https://web.archive.org/web/20210926055615/http://www.saeon.ac.za/Field%20Guide%20to%20SA%20Offshore%20Marine%20Invertebrates_web%20full%20version.pdf. dead.