Species Desmapsamma anchorata (Carter, 1882)
- Fibularia anchorata Carter, H.J. 1882. Some sponges from the West Indies and Acapulco in the Liverpool Free Museum described, with general and classificatory remarks. Annals and Magazine of Natural History 5 9: 266-301, 346-368 pls 11-12 [283].
Type data:
Lectotype LFM unregistered (?, =BMNH 1939.3.24.12, figured in Hartman, W.D. 1967. Revision of Neofibularia (Porifera, Demospongiae), a genus of toxic sponges from the West Indies and Australia. Postilla 113: 1–41 6 figs 7 pls pl. 7 fig. 1), Falmouth, Antigua, Lesser Antilles.
Paralectotype(s) BMNH several specimens. - Desmacidon reptans Ridley, S.O. & Dendy, A. 1886. Preliminary report on the Monaxonida collected by H.M.S. Challenger. Annals and Magazine of Natural History 5 18: 325-351, 470-493 [345].
Type data:
Syntype(s) BMNH 1887.5.2.149 wet, 14–40 m, off Bahia; BMNH 1887.5.2.162 wet, 14–40 m, off Bahia; ZMB fragments of type(s?), 14–40 m, off Bahia.
Taxonomic Decision for Synonymy
- Burton, M. 1934. Sponges. Scientific Reports of the Great Barrier Reef Expedition 1928-1929 4: 513-621 pls 1-2 [547]
Distribution
States
Queensland
Extra Distribution Information
Low Isles, the Thalamita Flat, also West Indian region, W and E Africa and Indo-Malayan region.
IMCRA
Northeast Shelf Province (40), Northeast Shelf Transition (41)
Ecological Descriptors
Filter-feeder, marine, sessile.
Extra Ecological Information
Depth 0–165 m.
History of changes
Note that this list may be incomplete for dates prior to September 2013.
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29-Mar-2018 | 15-Dec-2011 | MOVED | ||
| 29-Mar-2018 | 02-May-2011 | MODIFIED | ||
| 12-Feb-2010 | (import) |