Sponge Guide

UNCW National Science Foundation Valdosta State University Universidad Nacional de Colombia

Observed Characteristics:

Color:

  • yellow

Morphology:

  • papillated

Consistency:

  • crumbly
  • soft

Sample Locations:

  • Bahamas

Siphonodictyon brevitubulatum

Notes: Also placed under genus Aka. Excavating sponge; tiny yellow papillae; endolithic tissue drab yellow. Mucus is exuded when handled.

Author Reference: Pang, 1973

 

Link: World Porifera Database