Sponge Guide

UNCW National Science Foundation Valdosta State University Universidad Nacional de Colombia

Observed Characteristics:

Color:

  • orange

Morphology:

  • encrusting

Consistency:

  • soft

Sample Locations:

  • Bahamas

Prosuberites laughlini

Notes: Originally described under the genus Eurypon. Thickly encrusting, bright orange, with a rather uneven and rough surface, with scattered oscules having an elevated, transparent collar. Spicules pierce the surface.

Author Reference: (Díaz, Alvarez & van Soest, 1987)

 

Link: World Porifera Database