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

 

Notes: Orange encrustation with a whitish, transparent skin; oscules and exhalant canals conform a star pattern in the surface. Could be easily confused with Clathria species (order Poecilosclerida, family Microcionidae) except that it has oxeas as main spicules instead of styles or subtylostyles.
 
Author Reference: de Weerdt, 2000
 
Link: World Porifera Database
 
Color:
cream
orange
Morphology:
encrusting
Consistency:
soft
Locations:
Bahamas - Little San Salvador
Bahamas - Northern Exuma Cays

  

 

 

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