The flat leaf sponge (Isodictya grandis) is a species of marine demosponge in the family Isodictyidae.[1] This sponge is known from the west coast of South Africa to False Bay. It is endemic to this region.[2]
The flat leaf sponge may grow to 1 cm thick and 20 cm high. It is an erect, thin-bladed sponge, with the blades narrowing to points at the tips. Its texture is smooth but slightly hairy with small oscula on the blade edges. It is orange-red in colour.[2][3]
This sponge lives on rocky reefs from 15-37m.
The flat leaf sponge (Isodictya grandis) is a species of marine demosponge in the family Isodictyidae. This sponge is known from the west coast of South Africa to False Bay. It is endemic to this region.
