Species Overview

Aulusaccus schulzei Ijima, 1896 .

DEFINING CHARACTERS:

Dermalia are NOT Pinular Hexactins.
Autodermalia are mostly rough Pentactins.

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SPONGE:

Shape: Vasiform with smooth outer surface
Size_height: to 45 cm
Color_Dry: Light beige.

HABITAT:

Benthic Region: Attached to rocks
Distribution: Southern California

Skeleton:

Composition: Silicate (hexactin)
Architecture: Hexactinellid -loose spicules only; attachment unknown.

Megasclere:

Shape: Principal Diactins

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