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Biemna cribaria
Species: Biemna cribaria | View Image Details |
Location: Santa Marta, Colombia | Photographer: Sven Zea |
Species: Biemna cribaria | View Image Details |
Location: Santa Marta, Colombia | Photographer: Sven Zea |
Species: Biemna cribaria | View Image Details |
Location: Santa Marta, Colombia | Photographer: Sven Zea |
Species: Biemna cribaria | View Image Details |
Location: Santa Marta, Colombia | Photographer: Sven Zea |
Notes: Light brown, rather circular sponge that lives partially buried in sediments; surface with irregular processes, and elevated oscular areas with shallow internal exhalant canals. It is reminiscent of dirty old cow dung. Also known as Biemna oxeata van Soest & Stentoft, 1988.
Author Reference: Alcolado & Gotera, 1986
Link: World Porifera Database