Ectyonopsis pluridentata
Ectyonopsis pluridentata, the fused branch sponge, is a species of demosponge from South Africa.
Description
The fused branch sponge is made up of a thick cluster of fused branches arising from an indistinct base. It grows up to long and wide. It is beige to rusty brown in colour. The surface is rough and is covered in small circular ostia. While it is firm and compressible, it also breaks easily.It is a suspension and a filter feeder.