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Brush Sponge (Ciocalypta sp.) Batu Lubang Besar, Lembeh.<br /> Prospective ID Ciocalypta penicillus. It could otherwise be C. massalis or C. hyaloderma. Not sure. Brush Sponge,Ciocalypta,Ciocalypta penicillus,Geotagged,Indonesia,Sponge,Spring,porifera Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Brush Sponge (Ciocalypta sp.)

Batu Lubang Besar, Lembeh.
Prospective ID Ciocalypta penicillus. It could otherwise be C. massalis or C. hyaloderma. Not sure.

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The Brush Sponge

Ciocalypta penicillus Bowerbank (1864) is a very characteristic sponge with its massive base buried in the substrate (sand or gravel) and half a dozen or more conical, erect and firm fistules protruding above it. Colour white or cream, somewhat transparent.

Taxonomic Description
Colour: White-cream to cream-yellow to grey, both cushions and papillae.
Shape, size, surface and consistency: Very characteristic. The sponge consists of a basal cushion of up to 10 cm in diameter buried.. more

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Similar species: Suberitida
Species identified by Patomarazul
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Uploaded Jul 7, 2018. Captured May 13, 2018 02:43 in Unnamed Road, Batulubang, Lembeh Sel., Kota Bitung, Sulawesi Utara, Indonesia.
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  • TG-5
  • f/4.5
  • 1/100s
  • ISO200
  • 8.99mm

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