Haliclona (Soestella) sp. 1

Fig. 9 b

Diagnostic features.

The specimen is fragile and shapeless (amorphous), the surface is slick and smooth; the color in life is mostly black, also in alcohol. Oscula present with 1–3 mm diameter. The spicule arrangements are oxeas 101–162 (128.8) × 1.5–7 (4.9) µm (n = 21).

Distribution and ecology.

North-west Samalona Island, the Spermonde Archipelago; reef flat.