Sponge Guide

UNCW National Science Foundation Valdosta State University Universidad Nacional de Colombia

Observed Characteristics:

Color:

  • brown

Morphology:

  • papillated
  • tube

Consistency:

  • tough

Sample Locations:

  • Bahamas

Siphonodictyon siphonum

Notes: Also placed under genus Aka. Excavating and agglutinating rubble buried under sandy substratum, with epilithic brown papillae. Releases mucus when handled.

Author Reference: (de Laubenfels, 1949)

 

Link: World Porifera Database