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![]() ![]() Tethya bergquistae, the pink golf ball sponge Amazingly, some even live in freshwater, including our own endemic freshwater sponge called Heterorotula kakahuensis. ![]() From intertidal rock pools to subtidal rocky reefs silty harbours to continental shelf seamounts volcanic ridges and hydrothermal vents, to the south’s deep abyssal plains. Some could be mistaken for colourful splashes of paint on rocks, while others have incredible structures more reminiscent of lace, seaweed, or fungi. Sponges are the most common marine invertebrates around New Zealand’s coastline. □: Dan Sharp, Bay of Plenty Polytechnic Tauranga This example features Latrunculia procumbens, a sponge reminiscent of fungi. An example of the image that accompanies each sponge description on the NIWA Splendid Sponges e-guides, including information on the species classification, taxonomic name and quick id icons. ![]()
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