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Demospongiae > Chondrosida > Chondrillidae > Chondrosia collectrix

Observed Characteristics:

Color:

black

Morphology:

encrusting

Consistency:

tough

Sample Locations:

Bahamas

Species Description and Notes

Notes: Shiny black, tough cushions or encrustations. No spicules.

Author Reference: (Schmidt, 1870)

 

Link: World Porifera Database

 

Images

Chondrosia collectrix


Location: Bahamas, Sweetings Cay
Photographer: Sven Zea

Location: Bahamas, Sweetings Cay
Photographer: Sven Zea

Location: Bahamas, Sweetings Cay
Photographer: Sven Zea

Location: Bahamas, Sweetings Cay
Photographer: Sven Zea