Fascinating Red sponge (Cliona vastifica) in the Red Sea off Sinai, Egypt (00000213)
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Description: The Red sponge (Cliona vastifica) is a fascinating creature found in the waters of the Red Sea off the coast of Sinai, Egypt. This sponge covers dead or damaged corals, shells, and other calcareous substrates with a thin layer and dissolves them by an acidic secretion. Its tunnels beneath the substrate surface form a widely branched system that destroys the entire skeleton of the infested coral. Experience the unique beauty and destructive power of this fascinating organism in its natural habitat.
Location: Egypt/Sinai, Ras Mohammad, Egypt
Date of Capture: 25.09.1995