AuthorAckers, R.G., Moss, D., Picton, B.E., Stone, S.M.K. & Morrow, C.C.
Year2007
TitleSponges of the British Isles ("Sponge V") - A colour guide and working document
TypeBook/Report
How CompleteThe majority of the common, shallow-water, marine British species known at the time, although some critical groups are only represented by a few species.
Source2007 edition, 165pp, Marine Conservation Society
IllustrationsLine drawings of spicules, and colour photographs of the organisms in situ
Review (by Malcolm Storey)

An introduction to this difficult group.

Very similar to the sponge pages on the Habitas website, but more complete and uptodate.

Examine Compound Microscope

Notes & PurposeStatusTaxonEnglishClassification
For identificationCurrentPORIFERAspongesAnimalia
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