Species Overview

Haliclona cf. permollis (Bowerbank, 1866) [of Sim & Bakus, 1986].

SPONGE:

Shape: Encrusting
Size_Thickness: --4 cm
Color_Alive: Violet-purple to Rose

HABITAT:

Benthic Region: Marine: Subtidal
Depth: -- 21 m
Distribution: Southern California

Oscula:

Rims: Elevated oscula
Distribution: rather sparsely spaced

Ectosome:

Architecture: No information

Megasclere:

Shape: Oxeas
Length: 110 -124- 140 µ
Width: 4 -5.5- 7 µ

Skeleton:

Composition: Silicate

Reproduction:

Gemmules: Produced?

Megasclere:

Shape: Oxeas-bowed or arched
Length: 70 -105- 130 µ
Width: 2 -4- 6 µ