Genus Aspidoscopulia Reiswig, 2002
- Aspidoscopulia Reiswig, H. 2002. Family Farreidae Gray, 1872. pp. 1332-1340 in Hooper, J.N.A. & Soest, R.W.M. Van (eds). Systema Porifera. A guide to the classification of sponges. New York : Kluwer Academic/Plenum Publishers Vol. 2. [1333].
Type species:
Claviscopulia furcillata Lévi, 1990 by original designation.
Distribution
States
Queensland
IMCRA
Northeast Transition (19)
Diagnosis
Tubular Farreidae with sceptrules as pileate clavules and distinctive scopules (aspidoscopules) having a shield-like or discoid, flattened head; scopule tines emanate from the head in a single marginal whorl.
Diagnosis References
Reiswig, H. 2002. Family Farreidae Gray, 1872. pp. 1332-1340 in Hooper, J.N.A. & Soest, R.W.M. Van (eds). Systema Porifera. A guide to the classification of sponges. New York : Kluwer Academic/Plenum Publishers Vol. 2. [1333]
General References
Tabachnick, K.R., Menshenina, L.L., Pisera, A. & Ehrlich, H. 2011. Revision of Aspidoscopulia Reiswig, 2002 (Porifera: Hexactinellida: Farreidae) with description of two new species. Zootaxa 2883: 1-22 [1]
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09-Jan-2012 | ADDED |