Pione vastifica, commonly known as red boring sponge, is a species of sponge found from the Red Sea to western Pacific Ocean. It can grow up to 1 metre (3.3 ft) in size and bore 5 centimetres (2.0 in) into coralline substrate. [1] [2] [3]
References
- ^ Lieske, Ewald; Myers, Robert (2004). Coral reef guide. Red Sea. p. 236. ISBN 9780007741731.
- ^ WoRMS - World Register of Marine Species - Pione vastifica (Hancock, 1849)
- ^ Boring Sponge (Pione vastifica) - Information on Boring Sponge - Encyclopedia of Life
