Sponge Guide

UNCW National Science Foundation Valdosta State University Universidad Nacional de Colombia

Observed Characteristics:

Color:

  • gray
  • green
  • brown
  • pink-lilac
  • purple-violet
  • cinnamon-tan

Morphology:

  • branching
  • tube

Consistency:

  • tough

Sample Locations:

  • Bahamas
  • Martinique
  • Netherland Antilles
  • Saint Eustatius

Aplysina archeri

Notes: Long tubes, single or in groups, usually having an iridiscent lavender color, but co-occurring specimens may be brownish or greenish tan.

Author Reference: (Higgin, 1875)

 

Link: World Porifera Database