Sponge map

This map provides a quick look at the UK distribution of 7 of the most common and charismatic sponge species. The species chosen are below.

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Photo	Common Name	Latin Name
	crumb-of-bread sponge	Hymeniacidon perlevis
	Bread-crumb Sponge	Halichondria panicea
	Sulphur Boring Sponge	Cliona celata
	Small Calcareous Cup	Sycon ciliatum
	purse sponge	Grantia compressa
	Elephant’s Hide Sponge	Pachymatisma johnstonia
	NA	Terpios gelatinosus

This is their geographic spread across the UK using all verified observations from the NBN (National Biodiversity Network) for each species.

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