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Demospongiae > Poecilosclerida > Microcionidae > Clathria (Microciona) calla

Observed Characteristics:

Color:

  • red
  • orange

Morphology:

  • encrusting

Consistency:

  • soft

Locations:

  • Bahamas

Species Description and Notes

Notes: Red, thick encrustation on gorgonian branches. Surface looks pierced by numerous, contiguous perforations. Transparent skin outlines oscules and exhalant canals.

Author Reference: (de Laubenfels, 1934)

 

Link: World Porifera Database

Tissue and Spicule Images

Images

(Microciona) calla

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