UNCW National Science Foundation Valdosta State University Universidad Nacional de Colombia The Sponge Guide

 

Notes: Placed previously under genus Siphonodictyon. Excavating and agglutinating rubble buried under sandy substratum, with epilithic brown papillae. Releases mucus when handled.
 
Author Reference: (de Laubenfels, 1949)
 
Link: World Porifera Database
 
Color:
brown
Morphology:
papillated
tube
Consistency:
tough
Locations:
Bahamas - Great Abaco
Bahamas - Northern Exuma Cays

  

 

 

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