Sponge Guide

UNCW National Science Foundation Valdosta State University Universidad Nacional de Colombia
Species: Hyrtios? sp.
  • Location: Sweetings Cay, Bahamas
  • Habitat: mangrove/coastal lagoon
  • Photographer: Sven Zea
  • Picture Taken On: 2003-07-13 09:02:51
  • Picture Notes: Its skeleton is made of Jania algal branches reinforced by spongin
  • Color: black
  • Morphology: massive
  • Consistency: soft