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Demospongiae > Haplosclerida > Phloeodictyidae > Siphonodictyon brevitubulatum

Observed Characteristics:

Color:

yellow

Morphology:

papillated

Consistency:

crumbly
soft

Sample Locations:

Bahamas

Species Description and Notes

Notes: Also placed under genus Aka. Excavating sponge; tiny yellow papillae; endolithic tissue drab yellow. Mucus is exuded when handled.

Author Reference: Pang, 1973

 

Link: World Porifera Database

 

Images

Siphonodictyon brevitubulatum


Location: Bahamas, San Salvador
Photographer: Sven Zea

Location: Bahamas, San Salvador
Photographer: Sven Zea

Location: Bahamas, San Salvador
Photographer: Sven Zea

Location: Bahamas, San Salvador
Photographer: Sven Zea