Clathrina clathrus (Schmidt, 1864) White Clathrina |
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Coudre, Christian |
Family: | Clathrinidae () | |||
Max. size: | 10 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | sessile; marine; depth range 0 - 20 m | |||
Distribution: | Mediterranean. | |||
Diagnosis: | Sponge being able to reach the size of 10 cm; interlaced tubes; of variable section (0.05 to 0.2 cm); osculum is located at the end of the broadest channel; color of a sharp yellow (Ref. 358). | |||
Biology: | Maximum Size: 10 cm. Description: Interlaced tubes, of variable section (0.05 to 0.2 cm), osculum is located at the end of the broadest channel; color of a sharp yellow (Ref. 358). Biotope: caves and cracks, zones of solid drop shadow by the rock overhangs, on the surface and up to 20 m of depth (Ref. 358). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
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