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Demospongiae > Poecilosclerida > Desmacellidae > Biemna cribaria

Observed Characteristics:

Color:

brown

Morphology:

massive

Consistency:

crumbly

Sample Locations:

Bahamas
Colombia

Species Description and Notes

Notes: Light brown, rather circular sponge that lives partially buried in sediments; surface with irregular processes, and elevated oscular areas with shallow internal exhalant canals. It is reminiscent of dirty old cow dung. Also known as Biemna oxeata van Soest & Stentoft, 1988.

Author Reference: Alcolado & Gotera, 1986

 

Link: World Porifera Database

 

Images

Biemna cribaria


Location: Colombia, Santa Marta
Photographer: Sven Zea

Location: Colombia, Santa Marta
Photographer: Sven Zea

Location: Colombia, Santa Marta
Photographer: Sven Zea

Location: Colombia, Santa Marta
Photographer: Sven Zea