Species Overview
039
Cliona viridis (Schmidt, 1862) [of Sim & Bakus, 1986].
Synonyms:
Key Page
SPONGE:
Shape:
Encrusting to Massive
Color_Alive:
Yellow-brown
HABITAT:
Benthic Region:
Marine: Subtidal
Depth:
-2.7- m
Distribution:
Southern California: Santa Catalina Id.
CHARACTERS
Skeleton:
Composition:
Silicate
Architecture:
No information given
Megasclere:
Shape:
Tylostyles
Length:
200 -332- 420 µ
Width:
2 -9- 15 µ
Microsclere:
Shape:
Spirasters
Length:
12 -18- 26 µ