Animal Species:Rose Sponge
The Rose Sponge is one of the most common sponges in Australia's cool southern waters.
Rose Sponge Dendrilla rosea
Dr Isobel Bennett
© Australian Museum
Identification
The Rose Sponge is recognised by its bright pink colouration and ruffled surface.
Size range
40 cm
Distribution
The Rose Sponge is found in waters from South Australia to Sydney.
Habitat
The Rose Sponge lives in oceans and on subtidal rocky reefs.
Other behaviours and adaptations
The Rose Sponge grows in finger-like projections from rocks or the seabed. It is also often found encrusting animals that have hard outer shells, such as scallops and large crabs.
Classification
- Species:
- rosea
- Genus:
- Dendrilla
- Family:
- Darwinellidae
- Order:
- Dendroceratida
- Subclass:
- Ceractinomorpha
- Class:
- Demospongiae
- Phylum:
- Porifera
- Kingdom:
- Animalia
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