Tethya sp. (Golf ball sponge)

Tethya is a genus of demosponge belonging to the family Tethyidae. Members of this genus all have a spherical body form and some are known to be able to move at speeds of between 1 and 4 mm per day.

Tethya sp. is listed in the following regions:

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Species information

Tethya sp. Scientific name
Golf ball sponge Common name
Not Sensitive
Local native
Non-invasive or negligible
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