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Demospongiae > Incertae sedis > Incertae sedis > Unidentified -"soft with green filamentous algae"

Observed Characteristics:

Color:

green

Morphology:

bushy
massive

Consistency:

soft

Sample Locations:

Bahamas

Species Description and Notes

Notes: Soft, thick, light green mas with elevated transparent oscules. Abundant, green filamentous algae traverse the tissue. There are sparse spongin tracts with debris and spicules. Maybe a species of Dysidea.

Images

Unidentified -"soft with green filamentous algae"


Location: Bahamas, Sweetings Cay
Photographer: Micha Ilan

Location: Bahamas, Sweetings Cay
Photographer: Tim Wong