Haliclona oculata (Linnaeus, 1759)
Mermaid's Glove
Haliclona oculata(Linnaeus, 1759) - Mermaid's Glove, Spongin fibres with spicules within - microscope low magnification - white background

Image 0004: Spongin fibres with spicules within - microscope low magnification - white background

Shows spicules within spongin fibres

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Magnification photomicrographphotomicrograph
Specimen prep slice cut with razor blade
Mounted in water
Background white background
Image post-processing Stacked image (13 frames) combined in Zerene Stacker
Equipment used Canon EOS1000D dSLR and Axioskop microscope with "2.5" projection eye-piece.
Microscope Objective x10 obj
Photographer Malcolm Storey
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High resolution image available Yes
Image Reference P103228
Found as Dead animal
Date 12 Feb 2012
OS grid ref SY67
Lat/Lon 50° 30' N, 2° 30' W
Location Dorset, VC9, England
Voucher 12 Feb 2012[E]
Record summary dead colony, washed up on beach
Return to Record page Haliclona oculata on 12 Feb 2012 at SY67 in Dorset
Return to Taxon page Haliclona oculata