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Yellow Knit Sponge

Clathrina sp.1-“yellow with tri- and tetractines"

Small yellow masses found on mangrove roots. Larger specimen (middle pictures) found in approximately 10 feet of water on sea floor in a bay. For additional Information see the Caribbean Sponge Guide (external link)

Yellow Knit Sponge - Clathrina sp.
Yellow Knit Sponge - Clathrina sp.
Yellow Knit Sponge - Clathrina sp.
Yellow Knit Sponge - Clathrina sp.
Yellow Knit Sponge - Clathrina sp.
Yellow Knit Sponge - Clathrina sp.
Yellow Knit Sponge - Clathrina sp.
Yellow Knit Sponge - Clathrina sp.
Yellow Knit Sponge - Clathrina sp.
Yellow Knit Sponge - Clathrina clathrus (?)  Mature?
Yellow Knit Sponge - Clathrina sp.
Yellow Knit Sponge - Clathrina sp.
Yellow Knit Sponge - Clathrina sp.
Yellow Knit Sponge - Clathrina sp.
Yellow Knit Sponge - Clathrina sp.
Yellow Knit Sponge - Clathrina sp.
Yellow Knit Sponge - Clathrina sp.
 

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