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Demospongiae > Haplosclerida > Phloeodictyidae > Siphonodictyon xamaycaense

Observed Characteristics:

Color:

  • white

Morphology:

  • papillated

Consistency:

  • tough

Locations:

  • Bahamas

Species Description and Notes

Notes: Also placed under genus Aka. Excavating with epilithic white papillae. Exudes mucus when handled.

Author Reference: Pulitzer-Finali, 1986

 

Link: World Porifera Database

Tissue and Spicule Images

Images

xamaycaense

  • Location: Sweetings Cay, Bahamas
  • Photographer: Sven Zea
  • Location: Stirrups Cays, N Berry Islands, Bahamas
  • Photographer: Sven Zea