gigantic barrel sponge Taxidermy full body mount - Xestospongia muta - 33 cm - 55 cm - 47 cm - 1
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Specimen: giant barrel sponge (Xestospongia muta), 4 kg, 33 cm high, 55 cm wide, 47 cm deep, origin Madagascar, year 2022, condition good.
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Xestospongia muta is commonly known by the name giant barrel sponge. It is the largest sponge species found in the Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico coral reefs. Belonging to the phylum Porifera, this singular marine invertebrate has earned, due to its extraordinary size and remarkable longevity, the nickname 'Sequoia of the Coral Reef'.
Can reach a diameter of 1.8 meters and a height of up to 2.4 meters. Its structure is typically cylindrical. It takes the typical form of a barrel or an inverted bell and has a wide upper opening called an osculum. Its coloration ranges from reddish-brown to pink, up to gray-brown. At touch it feels decidedly hard and stony.
Its growth is extremely slow, therefore its expected lifespan ranges from several centuries to more than 2,000 years. Xestospongia muta lives exclusively in the tropical waters of the western Atlantic, thriving at depths of 10 to 120 meters, colonizing the hard bottoms of coral reefs.
This sponge plays a starring role within the entire marine ecosystem by constantly pumping and filtering enormous volumes of water and trapping bacteria and organic carbon. Its internal cavity is the habitat for numerous species of fish, shrimp, and other invertebrates. It also hosts communities of photosynthetic cyanobacteria that contribute to its nutrition and determine its various unique colorations.
Protagonist of this lot, one of the marine beings richest in allure, a true symbol of the enchanting and mysterious underwater world.
Xestospongia muta XXL, a lot absolutely to win.
Seller's Story
We deal with naturalistic objects in
Prevalence coming from the fascinating
marine world, but by enthusiasts and
Lovers of enchanting facets.
Of life, we also propose minerals and.
metaphysical stones, taxidermies, fossils, and
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Precious.
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Our choices: collaborations with the
Major importers from exotic countries.
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Ongoing research of new developments and
Our increasingly refined aesthetic.
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Just observe like a collector.
He manages the objects in his display case.
As soon as he/she/they take(s) one in hand, the
His or her inspired gaze seems to pierce through.
The object is to lose oneself in its distances.
Here lies the magical side of the collector.
Walter Benjamin
Translated by Google TranslateXestospongia muta is commonly known by the name giant barrel sponge. It is the largest sponge species found in the Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico coral reefs. Belonging to the phylum Porifera, this singular marine invertebrate has earned, due to its extraordinary size and remarkable longevity, the nickname 'Sequoia of the Coral Reef'.
Can reach a diameter of 1.8 meters and a height of up to 2.4 meters. Its structure is typically cylindrical. It takes the typical form of a barrel or an inverted bell and has a wide upper opening called an osculum. Its coloration ranges from reddish-brown to pink, up to gray-brown. At touch it feels decidedly hard and stony.
Its growth is extremely slow, therefore its expected lifespan ranges from several centuries to more than 2,000 years. Xestospongia muta lives exclusively in the tropical waters of the western Atlantic, thriving at depths of 10 to 120 meters, colonizing the hard bottoms of coral reefs.
This sponge plays a starring role within the entire marine ecosystem by constantly pumping and filtering enormous volumes of water and trapping bacteria and organic carbon. Its internal cavity is the habitat for numerous species of fish, shrimp, and other invertebrates. It also hosts communities of photosynthetic cyanobacteria that contribute to its nutrition and determine its various unique colorations.
Protagonist of this lot, one of the marine beings richest in allure, a true symbol of the enchanting and mysterious underwater world.
Xestospongia muta XXL, a lot absolutely to win.
Seller's Story
We deal with naturalistic objects in
Prevalence coming from the fascinating
marine world, but by enthusiasts and
Lovers of enchanting facets.
Of life, we also propose minerals and.
metaphysical stones, taxidermies, fossils, and
decorative objects
A continuous journey through time and...
Space for the search for testimonies.
Precious.
Passion is the fire that fuels.
Our choices: collaborations with the
Major importers from exotic countries.
but also travels to discover sought-after destinations
objects
Ongoing research of new developments and
Our increasingly refined aesthetic.
main objectives
Just observe like a collector.
He manages the objects in his display case.
As soon as he/she/they take(s) one in hand, the
His or her inspired gaze seems to pierce through.
The object is to lose oneself in its distances.
Here lies the magical side of the collector.
Walter Benjamin
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Era
After 2000
Specimen
gigantic barrel sponge
Scientific name
Xestospongia muta
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Madagascar
Condition
Good condition
Year
2022
Weight
4 kg
Height
33 cm
Width
55 cm
Depth
47 cm
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