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Demospongiae > Haplosclerida > Phloeodictyidae > Siphonodictyon brevitubulatum

Observed Characteristics:

Color:

  • yellow

Morphology:

  • papillated

Consistency:

  • crumbly
  • soft

Locations:

  • Bahamas

Species Description and Notes

Notes: Also placed under genus Aka. Excavating sponge; tiny yellow papillae; endolithic tissue drab yellow. Mucus is exuded when handled.

Author Reference: Pang, 1973

 

Link: World Porifera Database

Tissue and Spicule Images

Images

brevitubulatum

  • Location: San Salvador, Bahamas
  • Photographer: Sven Zea
  • Location: San Salvador, Bahamas
  • Photographer: Sven Zea
  • Location: San Salvador, Bahamas
  • Photographer: Sven Zea
  • Location: San Salvador, Bahamas
  • Photographer: Sven Zea