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Barrel sponge

Scientific name: Xestospongia muta

Size: Up to 78 high, 39 to 78 inches in diameter

Color: Red brown

Distinguishing feature: Barrel shape, hard, brown to red. Pleated exterior and smooth interior.

Where did we see it: Mexico

Barrel sponge of Mexico

Barrel sponge

Scientific name: Xestospongia muta

Size: Up to 78 high, 39 to 78 inches in diameter

Color: Red brown

Distinguishing feature: Barrel shape, hard, brown to red. Pleated exterior and smooth interior.

Where did we see it: Mexico

In detail

It is the largest species of sponge present in the Caribbean.

This animal (yes sponges are animals) feeds by filtering the particles present in the water.

In April, these sponges "smoke". These are the releases of spermatozoa by male individuals.

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