Species Spongia (Spongia) officinalis Linnaeus, 1759
- Spongia officinalis Linnaeus, C. 1759. Systema naturae. Vol. 2, Regnum vegetabile: 825–1384. Stockholm : L. Salvius. [1348].
Type data:
Status unknown, BMNH 1883.12.4.28 (possibly unjustified neotype, selected by Burton, M. 1934. Sponges. Science Reports of the Geat Barrier Reef Expedition 4: 513–621 pls 1–2 (575) for a specimen named by Schulze as Spongia offinalis var. adriatica; var. adriatica therefore typical variety of Spongia officinalis, given that type localities are not the same), locality unknown.Secondary source:
Laubenfels, M.W. de 1948. The order Keratosa of the phylum Porifera. A monographic study. Occasional Papers of the Allan Hancock Foundation 3: 1-217 31 figs 30 pls [4].
Taxonomic Decision for Subspecies Arrangement
- Vacelet, J. 1959. Répartition générale des Eponges et systématique des Eponges cornées de la région de Marseille et de quelques stations méditerranéennes. Recueil des Travaux de la Station Marine d'Endoume. Marseille 26: 39-101 pls 1-3 [74]
Distribution
States
Queensland
Extra Distribution Information
Unknown.
IMCRA
Northeast Shelf Province (40), Northeast Shelf Transition (41)
Ecological Descriptors
Filter-feeder, marine, sessile.
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 | 13-Apr-2011 | MODIFIED | ||
| 12-Feb-2010 | (import) |