[A]
Megascleres apically asymmetrical Strongyles and Tylotes both with microspined heads.
Microspined Microxeas (Onychaetes) of 2 size classes.
Sponge shape tubular. |
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(Green & Bakus, 1994) |
Sponge:
Tubular to 9 mm x 1 mm in diameter.
Consistency: Fragile.
Surface: smooth.
Color: Tan. ?Alive.
Spicules: Megascleres:
(1) Strongyles with apically asymmetrical spined ends:
240 -266-300- 345 um.
x 8.0 -9.0- 10 um.
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(2) Tylotes:
160 -196-211- 236 um.
x 4.0 - 5.0 um.
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Microscleres:
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(1) Onychaetes:
49 -57- 65 um.
x 2 -3- 3 um.
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(2) Onychaetes:
135 -168- 208 um.
x 2 -3- 3 um.
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Skeleton:
Ectosome, thin dermis with Tylotes.
Choanosome, with Strongyles in tracts and singly, Onychaetes in bundles.
Distribution: Santa Maria Basin, Southern California.
Depth: 92 - 100 m.
Note: The Strongyles may be mistaken for Styles unless carefully examined. Was Tedanione sp. A.
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[B]
Megascleres symmetrical Subtylotes-Strongyles with microspined heads.
Microspined Microxeas (Onychaetes) of 1 size class.
Sponge shape amorphous.
Subtylotes - Strongyles > 150 μm.
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(de Laubenfels, 1930) |
Sponge:
Encrusting, amorphous to 12 mm thick.
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