Observed Characteristics:
Color:
- orange
Morphology:
- encrusting
Consistency:
- soft
Locations:
- Bahamas
Species Description and Notes
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
Tissue and Spicule Images
Images
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- Location: Sweetings Cay, Bahamas
- Photographer: Sven Zea
- Location: Sweetings Cay, Bahamas
- Photographer: Scott Nichols
- Location: Little San Salvador, Bahamas
- Photographer: Sven Zea