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

 

Notes: Originally described under genus Jaspis. Spherical to massive sponge with often one central or lateral oscule, and sometimes several ones scattered; color cream with browish tinges, but difficult to distinguish owing to a heavy fouling. Unfouled specimens are reddish brown. Megasclere spicules are long oxeas in primary tracts. Microsclere spicules are tiny tylasters, sometimes scarce and difficult to locate.
 
Author Reference: (Wiedenmayer, 1977)
 
Link: World Porifera Database
 
Color:
brown
Morphology:
massive
spherical
Consistency:
tough
Locations:
Bahamas - Sweetings Cay

  

 

 

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