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

 

Notes: Massive, tough, with oscules in groups, shiny black externally and internally, surface rough. Spicules are long and very small oxeas, sanidasters and slender asters.
 
Author Reference: Hajdu & van Soest, 1992
 
Link: World Porifera Database
 
Color:
black
Morphology:
massive
Consistency:
crumbly
soft
tough
Locations:
Bahamas - Great Abaco
Bahamas - Great Inagua
Bahamas - San Salvador

  

 

 

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