APHOTOMARINE

An Educational Photographic Resource and Stock Image Library
of the Sea, Maritime Environment, Marine and Rockpool Life in the
Coastal Waters of South-West England by David Fenwick.

Suberites ficus - Sea Orange or Sulphur Sponge (Sponge / Porifera Images)
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Sea Orange / Sulphur Sponge
Suberites ficus
- on rock / lowershore 1

Sea Orange / Sulphur Sponge
Suberites ficus
- on rock / lowershore 2

Sea Orange / Sulphur Sponge
Suberites ficus
- massive / washed-up 1

Sea Orange / Sulphur Sponge
Suberites ficus
- on Variegated Scallop 1

Sea Orange / Sulphur Sponge
Suberites ficus
- on Variegated Scallop 2

This species is quite variable and found in a variety of habitats, both on the coast and in estuaries; the species is generally to be found on the lowershore. Images were taken at Spit Point, Par, near St. Austell; Mylor Churchtown, near Falmouth, Cornwall and Batten Bay, Plymouth, Devon.

Scientific and European Names:
Suberites ficus, Suberites domuncula, Sea Orange, Fig Sponge, Sulphur Sponge, Hermit Sponge, Einsiedler-Korkschwamm, Feigenschwamm, Vijgspons, Orange de mer, Suberite figue, Esponja del ermitano, Spugna del paguro.

Suberites ficus Sea Orange or Sulphur Sponge Porifera Images
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