Subgenus Haliclona (Rhizoniera) Griessinger, 1971
- Rhizoniera Griessinger, 1971.
Type species:
Reniera rhizophora Vacelet, 1969 by original designation.
Taxonomic Decision for Synonymy
- Griessinger, J.M. 1971. Etude des Réniérides de Méditerranée (Démosponges, Haplosclérides). Bulletin du Muséum National d'Histoire Naturelle, Paris [published 1907-1971] 3 (Zool.) 3: 97-182
Distribution
States
New South Wales
IMCRA
Central Eastern Shelf Province (38)
Other Regions
Australian Antarctic Territory
Diagnosis
Sponges thickly encrusting, cushion-shaped with oscular chimneys or mounds, or massive, rarely stalked. Consistency soft to moderately firm, sometimes viscous. Surface frequently slightly hispid through projecting spicules of the primary lines. Colour brown, pink, purple or bluish-grey. Megascleres usually slender oxeas with acerated points. No microscleres. Consistency soft to moderately firm.
ID Keys
See Genus Haliclona Diagnosis
Diagnosis References
Weerdt, W. H. De 2002. Family Chalinidae Gray, 1867. pp. 852-873 in Hooper, J.N.A. & van Soest, R.W.M. (eds). Systema Porifera: A guide to the classification of sponges. New York : Kluwer Academic/Plenum Publishers Vol. 1.
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29-Mar-2018 | 15-Dec-2011 | MOVED | ||
| 29-Mar-2018 | 19-Apr-2011 | MODIFIED | ||
| 24-Mar-2011 | ADDED |