Javier Couper (Predomalpha), New Zealand
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Tethya burtoni Sarà & Sarà, 2004
Tethya is a genus of marine sponges from the family Tethyidae. Members of this genus all have a spherical shape. Some species can even move at speeds of between 1 and 4 mm per day.
A spherical orange, yellow or reddish sponge with an attachment disk or short "roots".
The surface has a scaly appearance. It is bright orange on the outside and dull orange on the inside.
The texture is firm and rough to the touch, irregular and often covered with filamentous outgrowths bearing small sponges from which new sponges develop.
Habitat: Common in low tides up to 20 m on rocky shores and moderate to strong water movement. Attaches itself to rocky substrates.
These sponges are filter feeders and suspension feeders.
Tethya is a genus of marine sponges from the family Tethyidae. Members of this genus all have a spherical shape. Some species can even move at speeds of between 1 and 4 mm per day.
A spherical orange, yellow or reddish sponge with an attachment disk or short "roots".
The surface has a scaly appearance. It is bright orange on the outside and dull orange on the inside.
The texture is firm and rough to the touch, irregular and often covered with filamentous outgrowths bearing small sponges from which new sponges develop.
Habitat: Common in low tides up to 20 m on rocky shores and moderate to strong water movement. Attaches itself to rocky substrates.
These sponges are filter feeders and suspension feeders.
