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

 

Notes: Originally described under genus Myriastra. Gobular to massive, tough sponge, bright yellow-green to dark green, growing on mangrove stilt roots or on sand-sea grass beds. There may be a top oscule. Surface usually nodulose, but can be even, hispid; can also be clean or heavily fouled.
 
Author Reference: (de Laubenfels, 1936)
 
Link: World Porifera Database
 
Color:
brown
cream
green
purple-violet
white
yellow
Morphology:
fan
massive
spherical
Consistency:
soft
tough
Locations:
Bahamas - Bimini
Bahamas - Sweetings Cay

  

 

 

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