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Unguiferous Isochelae of 2 size classes;
Sigmas of 3 size classes. |
| | Chondrocladia sp. 1
[of Lee] |
Sponge:
Stalked, stalk ends in rounded head from which arise numerous thin apical projections.
Color: Preserved: Tan to light brown.
Spicules: Megascleres:
(1) Styles-Thin:
933 -2521- 4872 um.
x 12 -20- 27 um.
(2) Styles-Thick:
897 -1679- 2776 um.
x 30 -35- 42 um.
Microscleres:
(1) Unguiferous Isochelae:
24 -38- 58 um.
(2) Unguiferous Isochelae:
66 -73- 83 um.
(3) Sigmas:
21 -29- 36 um.
(4) Sigmas:
41 -45- 49 um.
(5) Sigmas:
69 -84- 91 um.
Skeleton:
Spicule axis branching into plumose tracts.
Distribution: Southern California.
Depth: Deep water, 4100 m.
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Unguiferous Isochelae of 1 size class.
Sigmas present OR absent. If present, only a single size class.
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