Species Overview

Cladorhiza sp. 1 [of Lee, 1998]

SPONGE:

Shape: Stalked. Stalk ending in umbrella-like cap with its edges extended into fragile projections
Color_Preserved: Tan to light brown

HABITAT:

Benthic Region: Marine: Deep water
Depth: -4100- m
Distribution: Southern California

Skeleton:

Composite: Silicate
Architecture: Axis of spongin and multispicular fibers.

Megasclere:

Shape: Fusiform Styles
Length: 230 -803- 1757 µ
Width: 12 -17- 24 µ

Megasclere:

Shape: Styles
Length: 3.66-4.04-4.55 mm
Width: 53 -64- 72 µ

Microsclere:

Shape: Unguiferous Anisochelae
Length: 32 -34- 36 µ

Microsclere:

Shape: Unguiferous Anisochelae
Length: 39 -46- 53 µ