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flesh sponge

Oscarella lobularis

Classification

Oscarella lobularis is a species of sponge in the order Homosclerophorida. It is native to the northeastern Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea, where it forms encrusting colonies on rocks and other hard surfaces. Description Oscarella lobularis is an encrusting sponge that forms a thick layer of soft, gelatinous consistency with a velvety surface, on rocks, stones and large seaweeds.

Distribution

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France · 555Spain · 248Italy · 17Netherlands · 17United Kingdom · 2