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Stinking Vase Sponge

Ircinia campana

Photo by joanbstanley
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Description:

Grows up to 2' (40-61 cm) in diameter and up to 3' (50-91 cm) high. Trumpet shaped sponges with deep centers and asymmetrical sides. Cup wall thickness does not exceed 1" (3 cm). Surface strongly conulose. Color varies from purple to red to brown.

Habitat:

Tom Owens Cay, Belize

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