Clionaopsis platei (Thiele, 1905) False pumpkin sponge |
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Family: | Clionaidae (Boring sponges) | |||
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Environment: | sessile; marine; depth range 0 - 32 m | |||
Distribution: | Southeast Pacific: Chile. Subtropical to temperate. | |||
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Biology: | This species is found on nearly vertical to horizontal rocky walls at depths of 0 to 32 m. They are also used as a substrate by some algae and bryozoan species (Ref. 87801). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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