Acanthascinae sp. 1

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 Life

Tree 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.
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