Sponge Guide

UNCW National Science Foundation Valdosta State University Universidad Nacional de Colombia

Observed Characteristics:

Color:

  • red
  • orange

Morphology:

  • encrusting

Consistency:

  • soft

Sample Locations:

  • Bahamas

Clathria (Microciona) calla

Notes: Red, thick encrustation on gorgonian branches. Surface looks pierced by numerous, contiguous perforations. Transparent skin outlines oscules and exhalant canals.

Author Reference: (de Laubenfels, 1934)

 

Link: World Porifera Database