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Placospherastra antillensis can cover an area of 35cm², its color ranges from orange, dark orange, brown-orange or more yellowish.
The average thickness of the sponge is 1 - 5 mm.
The consistency of the sponge is hard and feels rough.
The marine sponge is usually found under coral rubble and in reef caves, at depths between 20-23 meters; occasionally in deeper places.
Since sponges can live without daylight (no photosynthesis of their own), they can also exist in underwater caves.
Etymology. The genus name "Placospherastra" refers to the Placospongia-like appearance of the surface and to the spherasters that replace the placospongid selenasters.
The species name "antillensis" refers to the previous occurrence in the Antilles (both Lesser and Greater Antilles) of the species.
The average thickness of the sponge is 1 - 5 mm.
The consistency of the sponge is hard and feels rough.
The marine sponge is usually found under coral rubble and in reef caves, at depths between 20-23 meters; occasionally in deeper places.
Since sponges can live without daylight (no photosynthesis of their own), they can also exist in underwater caves.
Etymology. The genus name "Placospherastra" refers to the Placospongia-like appearance of the surface and to the spherasters that replace the placospongid selenasters.
The species name "antillensis" refers to the previous occurrence in the Antilles (both Lesser and Greater Antilles) of the species.
