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Observed Characteristics:
Color:
orange
Morphology:
encrusting
Consistency:
soft
Sample Locations:
Bahamas
Species Description and Notes
Notes: Originally described under the genus Eurypon. Thickly encrusting, bright orange, with a rather uneven and rough surface, with scattered oscules having an elevated, transparent collar. Spicules pierce the surface.
Author Reference: (Díaz, Alvarez & van Soest, 1987)
Link: World Porifera Database
Images
Prosuberites laughlini
Location: Bahamas, Sweetings Cay
Photographer: Sven Zea
Location: Bahamas, Sweetings Cay
Photographer: Scott Nichols
Location: Bahamas, Little San Salvador
Photographer: Sven Zea