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Demospongiae > Halichondrida > Halichondriidae > Halichondria melanodocia

Observed Characteristics:

Color:

green
black

Morphology:

massive

Consistency:

crumbly
soft

Sample Locations:

Bahamas

Species Description and Notes

Notes: Black or dark gray irregular cushions,with greenish tinges, rather crumbly, with a few slighlty elevated oscules; skin a bit leathery, with visible reticulation of tangentially placed spicules, which can be detached. It grows on mangrove roots and seagrass beds.

Author Reference: de Laubenfels, 1936

 

Link: World Porifera Database

 

Images

Halichondria melanodocia


Location: Bahamas, Sweetings Cay
Photographer: Micha Ilan

Location: Bahamas, Sweetings Cay
Photographer: Tim Wong

Location: Bahamas, Sweetings Cay
Photographer: Micha Ilan