Inflatella belli, or the gooseberry sponge, is a species of demosponge that appears to be restricted to the southern hemisphere, where it is widespread.

In parasitised sponges, the carbohydrate concentration is inversely proportional to that of chlorophyll-a, suggesting that the diatoms are using the products of their host's metabolism as an energy source.

This ultimately expands their niche as they are able to survive in habitats with insufficient light for photosynthesis, while living in a relatively sheltered environment.

As an antifungal, it was found to be particularly effective against Candida parapsilosis (an emerging pathogen responsible for catheterrelated infections and opportunistic nosocomial blood-born diseases in immunocompromised patients).

WIth the exception of Debaryomyces hansenii, which is found in Arctic seawater, these fungal cultures were all isolated from normal household sources, such as dishwashers and potable water.