Oscarella carmela
Oscarella carmela Muricy & Pearse, 2004
Slime membrane sponge
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Family:  Oscarellidae ()
Max. size: 
Environment:  sessile; marine; depth range 8 - 8 m
Distribution:  Eastern Pacific: Canada, USA and Clipperton Island.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  It is found in shallow reefs at a depth of 8 meters, encrusting on dead corals under overhangs and in crevices (Ref. 92237).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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