Species Heterorotula nigra (Lendenfeld, 1887)
- Tubella nigra Lendenfeld, R. von 1887. Die Süsswasser-Coelenteraten Australiens. Zoologische Jahrbücher 2: 87-108 [91].
Type data:
Holotype AM G9063 (egaz), Swamp near Sydney, NSW [33°53'S 151°12'E].
Distribution
States
New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria
Extra Distribution Information
Restricted to swampy areas.
IBRA
NSW, Qld, Vic: NSW North Coast (NNC), Sydney Basin (SB), South East Corner (SEC), South Eastern Queensland (SEQ)
Ecological Descriptors
Freshwater.
Extra Ecological Information
Generally distinctly acid waters, forming flat to massive encrustations on reeds or timber, fragile, consistency soft.
General References
Penney, J.T. & Racek, A.A. 1968. A comprehensive revision of a world-wide collection of freshwater sponges (Porifera: Spongillidae). Bulletin of the United States National Museum 272: 1-184 [99] (
History of changes
| Published | As part of group | Action Date | Action Type | Compiler(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29-Mar-2018 | 15-Dec-2011 | MOVED | ||
| 29-Mar-2018 | 13-Apr-2011 | MODIFIED | ||
| 12-Feb-2010 | (import) |