Description
General:
Long external spicules appear to collect hydroids and debris. The spicules on this species are matted. Compare to A. sp. 4. Both species look similar from a distance (use A. sp. 1-4 complex).
Geographic Information
Habitat description:
Benthic.
Additional Information
References
Encyclopedia of LifeTree of Life
World Register of Marine Species
National Center for Biotechnology Information
Citation:
Acanthascinae sp. 1
Deep-Sea Guide (DSG) at http://dsg/mbari.org/dsg/view/concept/Acanthascinae%20sp.%201. Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI). Consulted on 2024-03-28.