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sponges
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| Phylum Porifera |
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stem sponge Gelliodes fibulata* Family Niphatidae updated Dec 11 Where seen? This sponge that looks like a cluster of thorny thick stems is sometimes seen on growing among living corals. Features: A cluster of a few stems long (10-20cm), sparsely branched, cylindrical covered with long spiky 'thorns'. Many small holes unevenly scattered over the surface. Colour blue or greenish blue. |
 Terumbu Bemban, Jul 11 |
 Beting Bemban Besar, Jun 09 |
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*Sponge species are difficult to positively identify without close examination.
On this website, they are grouped by external features for convenience of display.
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