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Lissodendoryx (Lissodendoryx) rex (de Laubenfels, 1930).
Synonyms:
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SPONGE:
Shape:
Massive
Size_Area:
2 x 3 cm
Color_Alive:
Drab
Consistency:
Fragile
HABITAT:
Benthic Region:
Deep Water
Depth:
700 m
Distribution:
Central California
CHARACTERS
Surface:
Texture:
superficially smooth
Oscula:
Visible:
not evident
Ectosome:
Dermal membrane:
Thin
Choanosome:
Spicules:
scattered Styles
Architecture:
most styles have their points directed towards the surface
Megasclere:
Shape:
Styles
Length:
-570- µ
Width:
-16- µ
Megasclere:
Shape:
Tylotes-Subtylotes
Length:
-280- µ
Width:
-7- µ
Microsclere:
Shape:
Sigmas
Length:
50 -- 55 µ
Skeleton:
Composition:
Silicate
Spicules:
scattered Styles
Architecture:
most styles have their points directed towards the surface