APHOTOMARINE

An educational resource dedicated mainly to the photography
and diversity of marine life that can be found in coastal waters
and intertidal areas of Great Britain and Ireland by David Fenwick.

A-P-H-O-T-O Wildlife Stock Image Library
Amphilectus fucorum (Esper, 1794) ? - Shredded carrot sponge (Sponge / Porifera images)
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Shredded carrot sponge
Amphilectus fucorum
- on lowershore overhang 1

Shredded carrot sponge
Amphilectus fucorum
- on lowershore overhang 2

Shredded carrot sponge
Amphilectus fucorum
- close-up 1

Shredded carrot sponge
Amphilectus fucorum
- spicules 0.1mm division rule 1

Shredded carrot sponge
Amphilectus fucorum
- spicules 0.1mm division rule 2

Shredded carrot sponge
Amphilectus fucorum
- spicules 0.1mm division rule 3

Shredded carrot sponge
Amphilectus fucorum
- habitat 1

The specimen here was found on a north facing, kelp hidden, overhang on the extreme lowershore at Swanpool, Falmouth, Cornwall. 09.04.16.

Identification is provisional as the taxonomy of this species is under review. See Sponges of Britain and Ireland website.

Amphilectus fucorum Shredded carrot sponge Porifera Images
The main objective of this website is in furthering environmental awareness and education through the medium of photography. To increase awareness and access to the wildlife of the region and help
people find and identify it. Sometimes the difference between species is obvious but many species can only be determined by observing microscopic characteristics that are specific to any one species.