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Microscleres include Anisochelae. |
(Kent, 1870) [of Green & Bakus, 1994 as Mycale (Rhaphidotheca) rhopalophora] |
Sponge:
Digitate.
Consistency: firm.
Surface: rough, hispid.
Color: White ? Alive .
Spicules: Megascleres:
(1) Exotylotes:
400 -405- 450 um.
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(2) Subtylostyles:
310 -375- 440 um.
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Microscleres:
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(1) Anisochelae:
26 -26- 31 um.
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(2) Anisochelae:
91 -95- 104 um.
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(3) Sigmas:
55 -58- 62 um.
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(4) Rhaphides(as Trichodragma):
52 -62- 70 um.
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Skeleton:
Exotylote heads protrude from surface.
Choanosome with ascending tracts of Subtylostyles which ramify from base to surface.
Distribution: Southern California.
Depth: Deep water, 75 to 123 m.
Note: This species was identified by Green & Bakus from fragments. Spicule measurements of Schmidt's R. rhopalaphora are quite different from those reported by Green & Bakus. Anisochelae reported by Green & Bakus are identical to Mycale sp. 3 of Lee (see page 054A) suggesting possible contamination. Evidence of California Rhaphidotheca is available, but thus far all specimens seen have either been contaminated or incomplete.
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Microscleres do NOT include Anisochelae.
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