Sealife guideDemosponges: the most common sponges of the seaThe marine sponges

Last updated on 09/25/2025 at 11:32 PM
Taxonomy
Description
Demosponges are the most commonly encountered sponges. They are primarily marine species, but a few freshwater species also exist.
Demosponges are characterized by a skeleton made of spongin, which may be reinforced by siliceous spicules. The spongin provides elasticity to the sponge.
The yellow tube sponge stands out with its bright color
The yellow tube sponge stands out with its bright color
Demosponges include the most varied sponges in terms of shape and color. They can be found at all ocean depths.
Geographic range
Demosponges are found throughout the world’s seas and oceans.
Did you know ?
The natural bath sponge you find in stores is actually the skeleton of a demosponge without siliceous spicules.
Discover marine demosponge
Azure vase sponge (Callyspongia plicifera)
Azure vase sponge
(Callyspongia plicifera)
Caribbean giant barrel sponge (Xestospongia muta)
Caribbean giant barrel sponge
(Xestospongia muta)
Giant barrel sponge (Xestospongia testudinaria)
Giant barrel sponge
(Xestospongia testudinaria)
Orange-red encrusting sponge (Crambe crambe)
Orange-red encrusting sponge
(Crambe crambe)
Rred boring sponge (Cliona delitrix)
Rred boring sponge
(Cliona delitrix)
Stony sponge (Petrosia ficiformis)
Stony sponge
(Petrosia ficiformis)
Yellow tube sponge (Aplysina fistularis)
Yellow tube sponge
(Aplysina fistularis)

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