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Demospongiae > Haplosclerida > Phloeodictyidae > Siphonodictyon coralliphagum

Observed Characteristics:

Color:

yellow

Morphology:

encrusting
massive
papillated
tube

Consistency:

crumbly
tough

Sample Locations:

Bahamas

Species Description and Notes

Notes: Also placed under genus Aka. Excavating, with epilithic bright yellow large papillae; excavating mass soft, fills the entire cavities. It may encrust all the excavated substratum becoming massive. Exudes abundant mucus when handled.

Author Reference: Rützler, 1971

 

Link: World Porifera Database

 

Images

Siphonodictyon coralliphagum


Location: Bahamas, Cat Island, SW
Photographer: Sven Zea

Location: Bahamas, Great Abaco
Photographer: Sven Zea

Location: Bahamas, Sweetings Cay
Photographer: Sven Zea

Location: Bahamas, Sweetings Cay
Photographer: Sven Zea

Location: Bahamas, Sweetings Cay
Photographer: Sven Zea

Location: Bahamas, Sweetings Cay
Photographer: Sven Zea

Location: Bahamas, Sweetings Cay
Photographer: Sven Zea

Location: Bahamas, Sweetings Cay
Photographer: Sven Zea

Location: Bahamas, Little San Salvador
Photographer: Sven Zea

Location: Bahamas, San Salvador
Photographer: Joseph Pawlik

Location: Bahamas, San Salvador
Photographer: Joseph Pawlik

Location: Bahamas, San Salvador
Photographer: Sven Zea

Location: Bahamas, Hogsty Reef
Photographer: Joseph Pawlik

Location: Bahamas, Hogsty Reef
Photographer: Joseph Pawlik

Location: Bahamas, San Salvador
Photographer: Joseph Pawlik

Location: Bahamas, San Salvador
Photographer: Joseph Pawlik