Species Overview
137
Spongosorites sp. (Bakus & Green, 1987).
Synonyms:
Oxeostilon sp. Bakus & Green, 1987.
Key Page
SPONGE:
Color_Alive:
Red-brown
HABITAT:
BenthicRegion:
Marine: Intertidal
Distribution:
Southern California: San Clemente Id. Southern California
CHARACTERS
Ectosome:
Dermal Membrane:
fleshy dermis
Megasclere:
Shape:
Oxeas
Length:
154 -193- 240 µm
Width:
2-4-7 µm
Megasclere:
Shape:
Styles to Subtylostyles
Length:
680 -1397- 2600 µm
Width:
4 -6- 9 µm
Skeleton:
Composition:
Silicate
Architecture:
No information given