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Demospongiae > Haplosclerida > Chalinidae > Haliclona (Soestella) ?melana

Observed Characteristics:

Color:

black

Morphology:

encrusting
papillated

Consistency:

soft

Sample Locations:

Bahamas

Species Description and Notes

Notes: The only individuals seen were black tangled thin branches partly buried in sand. Only black oscular fistules were visible in the sandy bottom of tidal lagoonal channels. Species originally described from Brazil. Spicules are oxea 150-210 µm. The ectosome is an unispicular tangential reticulation. The present material conforms to some of the variation described. Confirmation of species identity needs further material and comparisons.

Author Reference: Muricy & Ribeiro, 1999

 

Link: World Porifera Database

 

Images

Haliclona (Soestella) ?melana


Location: Bahamas, Little San Salvador
Photographer: Sven Zea

Location: Bahamas, Little San Salvador
Photographer: Sven Zea

Location: Bahamas, Little San Salvador
Photographer: Sven Zea