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Microscleres include Palmate Isochelae, Toxas, and sometimes J-shaped microscleres, but NOT Spirasters OR Streptasters. |
| | Antho (Antho) jia
(de Laubenfels, 1930) |
Sponge:
Encrusting to 8 mm thick.
Consistency: fragile.
Surface: uneven, hispid.
Oscula: and pores not evident.
Color: Alive: Drab, dull orange.
Spicules: Megascleres:
(1) Tylostyles:
330 um.
(2) Styles -smooth or with a few spines:
340 - 415 um.
x 18 - 33 um.
Microscleres:
(1) Palmate Isochelae:
24 - 29 um.
(2) Toxas:
145 - 190 um.
(3) J-shaped microscleres - Crocae:
16 - 17 um.
Skeleton:
Ectosome vague, dermal membrane present.
Choanosome: Confused renieroid reticulation.
Distribution: Central California.
Depth: Deep water, 700 m.
Note: Was Jia jia.
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Microscleres include Spirasters or Streptasters ONLY.
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