An annotated and illustrated identification guide to common mesophotic reef sponges (Porifera, Demospongiae, Hexactinellida, and Homoscleromorpha) inhabiting Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary and vicinities


	A Placospherastra antillensis, with surface contracted, 60 m deep. Sample DFH9-10C B Placospherastra antillensis relaxed, showing groves with ostia (incurrent pores), and oscula (excurrent openings), 60 m deep. Sample DFH9-11C.

Part of: Díaz MC, Nuttall M, Pomponi SA, Rützler K, Klontz S, Adams C, Hickerson EL, Schmahl GP (2023) An annotated and illustrated identification guide to common mesophotic reef sponges (Porifera, Demospongiae, Hexactinellida, and Homoscleromorpha) inhabiting Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary and vicinities. ZooKeys 1161: 1-68. https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1161.93754