Acanthascinae sp. 4

Description

General: Long external spicules appear to collect hydroids and debris. The spicules on this species are straight and project outward (vs. 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. 4 Deep-Sea Guide (DSG) at http://dsg/mbari.org/dsg/view/concept/Acanthascinae%20sp.%204. Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI). Consulted on 2024-03-28.
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