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Demospongiae > Dictyoceratida > Spongiidae > Spongia "obscura" -"smooth"

Observed Characteristics:

Color:

black

Morphology:

encrusting
massive

Consistency:

tough

Sample Locations:

Bahamas

Species Description and Notes

Notes: Black, smooth mounds, often quite rounded but can be laterally expanded. Oscules scattered or aligned, with a conical collar. Interior color creamy. Fibers thicker than Spongia sp. "obscura"-"shaggy", also pictured here. Definite identification pending.

Author Reference: (Hyatt, 1877)

Images

Spongia "obscura" -"smooth"


Location: Bahamas, Sweetings Cay
Photographer: Sven Zea

Location: Bahamas, Cat Island, SW
Photographer: Sven Zea

Location: Bahamas, Little San Salvador
Photographer: Sven Zea

Location: Bahamas, Northern Exuma Cays
Photographer: Tse-Lyn Loh

Location: Bahamas, Northern Exuma Cays
Photographer: Sven Zea

Location: Bahamas, Northern Exuma Cays
Photographer: Sven Zea

Location: Bahamas, Northern Exuma Cays
Photographer: Sven Zea