Wildlife Species Library
Identification guides, behavior notes, and camera tips for the wildlife visiting backyard habitats across the EverydayEarth community.
7 species
black leather sponge
Sarcotragus spinosulus
A resilient architect of the Mediterranean seafloor, the black leather sponge is more than just a stationary organism...
Branching Vase Sponge
Callyspongia aculeata
A masterpiece of biological engineering, the Branching Vase Sponge paints the Caribbean reefs with shades of lavender...
Elephant Ear Sponge
Agelas clathrodes
A vibrant architectural masterpiece of the Caribbean reefs, the Elephant Ear Sponge is a massive filter feeder that p...
Red Sea Urchin
Mesocentrotus franciscanus
A crimson icon of the Pacific coast, the Red Sea Urchin is a long-lived marvel that turns the rocky seafloor into a v...
Spiral Bryozoan
Bugulina californica
Discover the mesmerizing architecture of the Spiral Bryozoan, a colonial marine animal that builds intricate, corkscr...
Variable Loggerhead Sponge
Ircinia variabilis
A master of Mediterranean reefs, the Variable Loggerhead Sponge is a resilient filter-feeder that transforms the seab...
Yellow Tube Sponge
Aplysina fistularis
Rising like golden organ pipes from the ocean floor, the Yellow Tube Sponge is the Caribbean's most iconic living fil...
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