Michael Eisenbart
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Dendrilla rosea Lendenfeld, 1883
The rose sponge is one of the most common sponge’s in Australia’s cool southern waters, easily recognised by its bright pink colouration and spikey appearance. It can occur free-standing from rocks or the sea floor, or encrust both the reef and other sessile animals.
The rose sponge nudibranch (Verconia verconis) feed exclusively on Dendrilla rosea.
Synonymised names:
Dendrilla rosea var. digitata Carter, 1886 (junior synonym)
Dendrilla rosea var. typica Lendenfeld, 1888 (junior synonym)
Direct children (2):
Variety Dendrilla rosea var. digitata Carter, 1886 accepted as Dendrilla rosea Lendenfeld, 1883 (junior synonym)
Variety Dendrilla rosea var. typica Lendenfeld, 1888 accepted as Dendrilla rosea Lendenfeld, 1883 (junior synonym)
The rose sponge is one of the most common sponge’s in Australia’s cool southern waters, easily recognised by its bright pink colouration and spikey appearance. It can occur free-standing from rocks or the sea floor, or encrust both the reef and other sessile animals.
The rose sponge nudibranch (Verconia verconis) feed exclusively on Dendrilla rosea.
Synonymised names:
Dendrilla rosea var. digitata Carter, 1886 (junior synonym)
Dendrilla rosea var. typica Lendenfeld, 1888 (junior synonym)
Direct children (2):
Variety Dendrilla rosea var. digitata Carter, 1886 accepted as Dendrilla rosea Lendenfeld, 1883 (junior synonym)
Variety Dendrilla rosea var. typica Lendenfeld, 1888 accepted as Dendrilla rosea Lendenfeld, 1883 (junior synonym)
