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

 

Notes: Black or dark gray irregular cushions, rather crumbly, with a few slighlty elevated oscules; skin a bit leathery, with visible reticulation of tangentially placed spicules, it can be detached. It grows on mangrove roots and seagrass beds.
 
Author Reference: de Laubenfels, 1936
 
Link: World Porifera Database
 
Color:
black
green
Morphology:
massive
Consistency:
crumbly
soft
Locations:
Bahamas - Sweetings Cay

  

 

 

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