Demospongiae |
Verongida |
Aplysinellidae |
Suberea sp. (soft Aplysina lacunosa) |
9 |
It has probably being missidentified as Aplysina lacunosa (Pallas, 1766), which is a different species. Single or groups of globular tubes with a somewhat convoluted and heavily fouled surface. Oscules on top of lobes and tubes have a fleshy low collar; the bottom of the atrium has a concave membrane heavily perforated. It belongs to genus Suberea by its skeleton of dendritic, pithed fibers. A search for an existing name in the old literature is needed before proposing a new one. |
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yellow,green,tube,spherical,massive,lobate,tough,soft |