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Observed Characteristics:
Color:
white
Morphology:
massive
papillated
tube
Consistency:
crumbly
soft
Sample Locations:
Bahamas
Belize
United States
Species Description and Notes
Notes: White (with pinkish shades) crispy and crumbly masses with elevated fistules-oscular tubes. Available photos are from Belize and the Florida Cays (material from the Bahamas was examined but no photo was obtained).
Author Reference: de Weerdt, Rützler & Smith, 1991
Link: World Porifera Database
Images
Haliclona (Halichoclona) magnifica
Location: Belize, Twin Cays
Photographer: Sven Zea
Location: United States, Florida Keys
Photographer: Sven Zea
Location: United States, Florida Keys
Photographer: Sven Zea