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Observed Characteristics:
Color:
brown
Morphology:
papillated
tube
Consistency:
tough
Sample Locations:
Bahamas
Species Description and Notes
Notes: Also placed under genus Aka. Excavating and agglutinating rubble buried under sandy substratum, with epilithic brown papillae. Releases mucus when handled.
Author Reference: (de Laubenfels, 1949)
Link: World Porifera Database
Images
Siphonodictyon siphonum
Location: Bahamas, Northern Exuma Cays
Photographer: Micha Ilan
Location: Bahamas, Northern Exuma Cays
Photographer: Micha Ilan