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Ralpho commented on the word clathrous
Clathrous
A descriptive adjective used in the taxonomic classification of certain sea sponge species.
See http://www.niot.res.in/m5/old/MBiCWEB-5/Systematic/sponges/Clathria.htm
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Key Identification characters
• Sponge consists of a clathrous mass of flattened trabeculae. Colour, brick red when alive.
• Texture firm and compressible. Oscules and pores are not traceable.
June 9, 2009