Species Spongilla alba Carter, 1849
- Spongilla alba Carter, H.J. 1849. A descriptive account of the freshwater sponges (genus Spongilla) in the island of Bombay, with observations on their structure and development. Annals and Magazine of Natural History 41: 81-100 [83].
Type data:
Syntype(s) BMNH (egaz), Bombay, India [19°05'16"N 72°52'04"E]; IM (egaz), Bombay, India [19°05'16"N 72°52'04"E].
Distribution
Extra Distribution Information
Cosmopolitan, tropical and subtropical.
Ecological Descriptors
Brackish water, freshwater.
Extra Ecological Information
Coastal waters of low to fairly high salinities.
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 [16] (for extralimital synonymies)
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) |