UNCW National Science Foundation Valdosta State University Universidad Nacional de Colombia The Sponge Guide
Class Order Family Genus species Images Notes Author Char
Demospongiae Lithistida Desmanthidae Desmanthus incrustans 2 Thinly encrusting, dark orange, as a hard crust with hispid surface, owing respectively to its Lithisthid skeleton of basal desmas (articulated reticulation of silicon spicules) and erect protruding spicules (styles). Looks geen when deep underwater. (Topsent, 1899) green,orange,encrusting,hard
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