Pitted Tube Sponges

Smenospongia aurea

These tube sponges grow in a variety of shapes and sizes. There are 2 species in this genus known in the Caribbean. For more information go to The Sponge Guide (external link).  Most found at depths of at least 5 feet.

Pitted Tube Sponge - Smenospongia aurea
Pitted Tube Sponge - Smenospongia aurea
Pitted Tube Sponge - Smenospongia aurea
Pitted Tube Sponge - Smenospongia aurea
Pitted Tube Sponge - Smenospongia aurea
Pitted Tube Sponge - Smenospongia aurea
Pitted Tube Sponge - Smenospongia aurea
Pitted Tube Sponge - Smenospongia aurea
Pitted Tube Sponge - Smenospongia aurea
Pitted Tube Sponge - Smenospongia aurea
Pitted Tube Sponge - Smenospongia aurea

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