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Halichondria bowerbanki Burton, 1930
Nomenclature
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Unranked: HalichondriidaeGenus: Halichondria
Species:
Halichondria bowerbanki Burton, 1930
Vernacular names:
Vernacular name:
Bowerbank's halichondria
Language:
English
SUMMARY
This demosponge species is either encrusting, branching, or forms flattened lobes. The skeleton is composed of irregularly and loosely packed, siliceous spicules. Spicule type includes megascleres (oxeas) only, measuring 170-300 mm in length. Color variants include gold, yellowish-tan, or olive-brown; surface is often translucent. For complete description, see Lee et al., 2007.