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 LifeTree 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.