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August 22, 2017 1 min read

Yellow Encrusting Sponge (DARWINELLA OXEATA)

This sponge is endemic to New Zealand, it forms thin encrusting mats on rocky surfaces. It is bright yellow, soft and compressible to touch. It's commonly seen encrusting the boulders and wrecks of the Aramoana.

It can grow up to 20cm in diameter, and 3cm in thickness.

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