| Demospongiae |
Verongida |
Aplysinidae |
Aiolochroia crassa |
23 |
Previously placed under genus Pseudoceratina. Multicolor and multishape sponge, probably meaning there may be several species. The most usual morphotypes consist of a basal mass (could be ridged) with oscular lobes or long tubes, with bluish, purplish or pinkish tones; the surface is knobbed, often in a regular pattern. There is a distinct spherical yellow morphotype with collared oscules flush to the surface, which here is described as a separate form. |
(Hyatt, 1875) |
yellow,orange,blue,purple-violet,cinnamon-tan,gray,massive,tube,vase,fan,spherical,lobate,tough |
| Demospongiae |
Verongida |
Aplysinidae |
Aiolochroia crassa yellow spherical morphotype |
4 |
Yellow spherical masses with scattered collared non-elevated oscules and low nodules (tops of ascending skeletal fibers). Sometimes there are large apical atria, conforming a vase. It status as a separate species needs to be evaluated. |
(Hyatt, 1875) |
yellow,vase,spherical,tough |
