Species Leiosella arbuscula (Lendenfeld, 1889)
- Phyllospongia (Spongionella) arbuscula Lendenfeld, R. von 1889. Die Verwandtschaftsverhältnisse der Hornschwämme. Zoologische Jahrbücher Syst. 4: 1-93 [26] [current status uncertain, possibly a
Leiosella , see Bergquist, P.R. 1980. A revision of the supraspecific classification of the orders Dictyoceratida, Dendroceratida and Verongida (Class Demospongiae). New Zealand Journal of Zoology 7: 443–503 figs 1–25 pls (454), but type material overlooked; initially described in key; subsequently described in Lendenfeld, R. von 1889. A Monograph of the Horny Sponges. London : Trübner & Co. 936 pp. 17 figs 50 pls. (190, pl. 5 fig. 2, pl. 6 fig. 8, pl. 7 fig. 1)].Type data:
Lectotype BMNH 1886.8.27.44 dry (NMV photos 53/5,6, =AM G3718 slide - egaz), W Australia [25°00'S 122°00'E].
Paralectotype(s) BMNH unregistered dry, Bowerbank Collection, (a Hippospongia - egaz), Bahamas [24°33'58"N 78°03'47"W].
Distribution
States
Western Australia
Extra Distribution Information
Unknown.
Ecological Descriptors
Filter-feeder, marine, sessile.
General References
Hooper, J.N.A. in Hooper, J.N.A. & Wiedenmayer, F. 1994. Porifera. pp. 1-620 in Wells, A. (ed.). Zoological Catalogue of Australia. Melbourne : CSIRO Australia Vol. 12 xiii 624 pp. [Date published 21/Nov/1994] (generic placement uncertain)
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) |