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

 

Notes: Originally described under genus Siphonodictyon. Excavating, with epilithic bright yellow large papillae; excavating mass soft, fills the entire cavities. It may encrust all the excavated substratum becoming massive. Exudes abundant mucus when handled.
 
Author Reference: (Rützler, 1971)
 
Link: World Porifera Database
 
Color:
yellow
Morphology:
encrusting
massive
papillated
tube
Consistency:
crumbly
tough
Locations:
Bahamas - Cat Island, SW
Bahamas - Great Abaco
Bahamas - Hogsty Reef
Bahamas - Little San Salvador
Bahamas - San Salvador
Bahamas - Sweetings Cay

  

 

 

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