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Tornotes - Strongyles, microspined
NO Subtylotes |
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[of Lee] |
Sponge:
Encrusting to 11 mm thick.
Consistency: firm.
Surface: rugose with numerous interconnecting ridges and deep furrows. Surface superficially smooth but minutely hispid..
Color: Recorded as Isabella color (Ridgeway).
Spicules: Megascleres:
(1) Styles:
227 -257- 292 um.
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(2) Tornotes- Strongyles with microspined heads:
135 -182- 200 um.
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Microscleres:
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(1) Arcuate Isochelae:
20 -29- 37 um.
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(2) Sigmas:
43 -55- 65 um.
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Skeleton:
Ectosome: Layer of Strongyles parallel to the surface and just at the surface.
Choanosome: Thick multispicular primary tracts with paucispicular to multi-spicular connections forming a rugged reticulation.
Distribution: Southern California. La Jolla Canyon.
Depth: Deep water.
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Subtylotes, smooth , NOT microspined.
NO Tornotes or Strongyles
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