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Giant Barrel Sponge (Xestospongia muta)

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Giant Barrel Sponge is the largest species of sponge found growing on Caribbean coral reefs, common at depths greater than 10 meters down to 120 meters and reaching a diameter of up to 1.8 meters. It is typically brownish red to brownish gray in color, with a hard or stony texture.

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