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

 

Notes: Bluish or pinkish tubes, usually low, in groups; may be massive or thickly encrusting with oscular mounds; stiffly spongy; tissue clears away easily, leaving the clean skeleton.
 
Author Reference: Duchassaing & Michelotti, 1864
 
Link: World Porifera Database
 
Color:
blue
cream
gray
pink-lilac
Morphology:
branching
tube
Consistency:
tough
Locations:
Bahamas - Northern Exuma Cays
Bahamas - Sweetings Cay
United States - Florida Keys

  

 

 

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