The name is derived from the Greek word, "botrys",[1] which means "cluster of grapes", relating to the branched structure of the sponge.

It is generally found within the Northern Atlantic Ocean on shady rocky areas and caves in tidepools and shallow sub-intertidal waters.

[6] The orange pipe sponge is a benthic organism, meaning it typically dwells at the bottom of the body of water it is occupying.

[9] When it comes to feeding, the Orange Pipe Sponge is a suspension feeder that typically preys on phytoplankton suspended in the water column.

The body of the L. botryoides is composed of three and four pointed calcareous spicules as means of structure and protection from predators and the exterior of the sponge has micro-hairs.