Boring Sponge

Cliona celata

Explore the Boring Sponge (Cliona celata) species record in The Ark Is Earth, including classification, habitat, distribution, conservation information, and sources.

Summary

The Boring Sponge is a marine sponge found on European and North American coasts, often within shells, limestone, or coral skeletons. It chemically and mechanically excavates the hard material it occupies while filtering microscopic food from the water. This erosion recycles calcium carbonate but can weaken shellfish and reef structures.

Classification in this archive

Animals › Sponges › Demosponges › Clionaida › Clionaidae › Cliona

Habitat and distribution

Regions in this record: Europe, North America

Demonstration note

[DEMO] Boring sponges release chemicals that slowly carve chambers into shells and limestone.