wonderful and rare barrel sponge Taxidermy full body mount - Xestospongia muta - 26 cm - 32 cm - 24 cm - 1
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Specimen: beautiful and rare barrel sponge, scientific name Xestospongia muta; origin Madagascar; year 2020; weight 2.5 kg; dimensions 26 cm high, 32 cm wide, 24 cm deep; in good condition; base not included.
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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 and Gulf of Mexico coral reefs. Belonging to the phylum Porifera, this singular marine invertebrate has earned, thanks to its extraordinary size and remarkable longevity, the nickname 'Sequoia of the Coral Reef'.
It 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 shape of a barrel or inverted bell and has a wide upper opening called the osculum. Its coloration ranges from reddish-brown to pink, and to gray-brown. To the touch it feels decidedly hard and stony. Its growth is extremely slow, therefore its lifespans range from several hundreds of years to over 2,000 years. Xestospongia muta lives exclusively in the tropical waters of the western Atlantic, developing between 10 and 120 meters in depth, colonizing the hard bottoms of coral reefs. This sponge plays a leading 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 environment in which numerous species of fish, shrimp, and other invertebrates live. It also hosts communities of photosynthetic cyanobacteria that contribute to its nutrition and determine its various and distinctive colorations.
A centerpiece of this lot, one of the most evocative marine beings, a true symbol of the enchanting and mysterious underwater world.
Xestospongia muta: an absolute must-win bid.
Base not included
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
Translated by Google TranslateXestospongia muta is commonly known by the name giant barrel sponge. It is the largest sponge species found in the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico coral reefs. Belonging to the phylum Porifera, this singular marine invertebrate has earned, thanks to its extraordinary size and remarkable longevity, the nickname 'Sequoia of the Coral Reef'.
It 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 shape of a barrel or inverted bell and has a wide upper opening called the osculum. Its coloration ranges from reddish-brown to pink, and to gray-brown. To the touch it feels decidedly hard and stony. Its growth is extremely slow, therefore its lifespans range from several hundreds of years to over 2,000 years. Xestospongia muta lives exclusively in the tropical waters of the western Atlantic, developing between 10 and 120 meters in depth, colonizing the hard bottoms of coral reefs. This sponge plays a leading 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 environment in which numerous species of fish, shrimp, and other invertebrates live. It also hosts communities of photosynthetic cyanobacteria that contribute to its nutrition and determine its various and distinctive colorations.
A centerpiece of this lot, one of the most evocative marine beings, a true symbol of the enchanting and mysterious underwater world.
Xestospongia muta: an absolute must-win bid.
Base not included
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
Translated by Google TranslateDetails
Era
After 2000
Specimen
wonderful and rare barrel sponge
Scientific name
Xestospongia muta
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Madagascar
Condition
Good condition
Year
2020
Weight
2.5 kg
Height
26 cm
Width
32 cm
Depth
24 cm
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