In the work of Dr. Gitai Yahel on filter feeders at Race Rocks, this was one of the species of sponge he submitted for further identification.
In the area where the tidal current turbine is to be placed, this species is abundant.
taxonomy work by Prof. H.M. Reiswig,
Microscopic drawings of the spicules
| Domain | Eukarya |
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Porifera |
| Class | Demospongia |
| Order | Poeciloscierida |
| Family | Mycalidae |
| Genus | Mycale |
| Species | toparoki Koltun, 1958 |
| Common Name: | yellow sponge? |
|
This file is provided as part of a collaborative effort by students, volunteers, faculty, staff and researchers of Lester Pearson College
|
Date: 2005 | Dr.Gitai Yahel |
Link to other sponge specimens from Race Rocks
Return to the Race Rocks Taxonomy