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Red Beard Sponge

Microiona prolifera

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40.7482, -73.0098

Field Notes

Description:

Bright red with small pores. tips branch out to give it a fan like or bushy appearance.

Habitat:

Marine environment, Great south bay long island NY

Reference Links:

Red Beard Sponge (Microciona prolifera) - Chesapeake Bay Program

Species ID Suggestions

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chris.parascandola
finally got my new england/new york marine guide book and was able to id this species
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PublishedAugust 27, 2011

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