FIGURE 2 in Description and molecular phylogeny of Tethya hibernica sp. nov. (Porifera, Demospongiae) from Northern Ireland with remarks on the European species of the genus Te t h y a *

FIGURE 2. In vivo images of T. hibernica types from the type location at Rathlin Island. Both specimens have been used for morphological description and DNA sequencing. A. Expanded holotype (Mc3037) with open oscules (arrow heads). B. Contracted holotype (Mc3037) with closed oscules, after contraction stimulation by extensive artificial water current. C. Paratype (Mc2748), with external buds (arrow heads). Mind the colour variation from brownish to yellowish between the two specimens.