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Demospongiae > Verongida > Aplysinidae > Aiolochroia crassa

Observed Characteristics:

Color:

blue
gray
yellow
orange
purple-violet
cinnamon-tan

Morphology:

fan
lobate
massive
tube
vase

Consistency:

tough

Sample Locations:

Bahamas
United States

Species Description and Notes

Notes: Previously placed under genus Pseudoceratina. Multicolor and multishape sponge, probably meaning there may be several species. The most usual morphotypes consist of a basal mass (could be ridged) with oscular lobes or long tubes, with bluish, purplish or pinkish tones; the surface is knobbed, often in a regular pattern. There is a distinct spherical yellow morphotype with collared oscules flush to the surface, which here is described as a separate form.

Author Reference: (Hyatt, 1875)

 

Link: World Porifera Database

 

Images

Aiolochroia crassa


Location: Bahamas, Stirrups Cays, N Berry Islands
Photographer: Joseph Pawlik

Location: Bahamas, Little San Salvador
Photographer: Joseph Pawlik

Location: Bahamas, San Salvador
Photographer: Sven Zea

Location: Bahamas, San Salvador
Photographer: Sven Zea

Location: Bahamas, Sweetings Cay
Photographer: Sven Zea

Location: Bahamas, Little San Salvador
Photographer: Sven Zea

Location: Bahamas, Plana Cays
Photographer: Sven Zea

Location: Bahamas, Plana Cays
Photographer: Sven Zea

Location: Bahamas, Sweetings Cay
Photographer: Sven Zea

Location: Bahamas, Sweetings Cay
Photographer:

Location: Bahamas, San Salvador
Photographer: Sven Zea

Location: Bahamas, San Salvador
Photographer: Sven Zea

Location: Bahamas, Plana Cays
Photographer: Sven Zea

Location: Bahamas, Plana Cays
Photographer: Sven Zea

Location: Bahamas, Plana Cays
Photographer: Sven Zea

Location: Bahamas, San Salvador
Photographer: Sven Zea

Location: United States, Florida Keys
Photographer: Joseph Pawlik

Location: United States, Florida Keys
Photographer: Joseph Pawlik

Location: Bahamas, Great Inagua
Photographer: Sven Zea

Location: Bahamas, Hogsty Reef
Photographer: Joseph Pawlik

Location: Bahamas, Hogsty Reef
Photographer: Joseph Pawlik

Location: Bahamas, Plana Cays
Photographer: Joseph Pawlik

Location: Bahamas, San Salvador
Photographer: Joseph Pawlik