Spongia pertusa Hyatt, 1877 |
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Family: | Spongiidae () | |||
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Environment: | sessile; brackish; marine; depth range 1 - 10 m | |||
Distribution: | Western Central Atlantic: Caribbean. | |||
Diagnosis: | Massive-amorphous to globular. Black externally and tan internally. Surface smooth to the eye, but microconulose under the microscope. Conules : 0.02 cm high, 0.1 cm apart. Membrane-bearing oscula 0.5 - 1 cm dispersed irregularly over the sponge body. Compressible, easy to cut (Ref. 415). | |||
Biology: | Common on mangrove roots (Ref. 415). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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