Demospongiae |
Agelasida |
Agelasidae
Environment: milieu / climate zone / depth range / distribution range
Ecology
Sessile; depth range 1 - 150 m (Ref. 128779). Subtropical
Endemic to the Mediterranean.
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A common sponge in shallow waters (<40 m) and mesophotic depth (40-150 m) throughout the Mediterranean. Inhabits sheltered habitats with low light intensity (Ref. 128779).
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Roveta, C., T. Marrocco, B. Calcinai, T. Pulido Mantas, D. Pica, L. Valisano and S. Puce. 2022. (Ref. 128777)
IUCN Red List Status
(Ref. 130435: Version 2024-2)
CITES status (Ref. 108899)
Not Evaluated
Not Evaluated
Threat to humans
Harmless
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PhysiologyOxygen consumption
Human RelatedStamps, coins, misc.
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