Species of sponge from southern Africa
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Suberites dandelenae, the amorphous solid sponge, is a species of deep-sea demosponge from South Africa and Namibia.
Description.
This sponge is made up of rounded lobes. Each lobe has a distinct oscule on the top surface. Individual specimens can grow up to in length. It is yellow in colour and has a velvety surface. It breaks easily.
Spicules.
Several morphologically similar species occur, but they differ at the spicule level. The following spicules are present in this species:
Distribution and habitat.
This species is found off the west coast of southern Africa. It is known from the coasts of Namibia and South Africa, where it is found at depths of . It is found on unconsolidated sediments such as sand.
Ecology.
This species grows in dense colonies. As much as 18 tons per square kilometer (6.95 tons per square mile) can be collected in a single demersal trawl off some areas of the South African coast. It is considered to be a potential indicator of a vulnerable marine ecosystem.
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