Porifera

Class DEMOSPONGIAE

Haliclona loosanoffi- 

Synonym: Chalinula loosanoffi

Morphology:  Light greyish brown in color.  Form varies from encrusting base to tubular.  Tubes may reach 2-3cm hight and 5mm diameter.  Soft compressible texture.  

Distribution:  Uh oh.  WoRMS says New England, Europe.  Interesting since our historical data sites it.  

Habitat:  Marine, intertidal and subtidal benthic organism.  Attaches to mollusk shells, pilings, rocks, etc.  

Life History:  Asexual gemmule overwintering stage.  Hatch into new sponges in spring.  Larvae appear in October.  

Reference: Marine Species Identification Portal