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Xestospongia Rampa
''Xestospongia '' is a genus of sponges in the family Petrosiidae. It contains the following species: * '' Xestospongia arenosa'' van Soest & de Weerdt, 2001 * '' Xestospongia bergquistia'' Fromont, 1991 * '' Xestospongia bocatorensis'' Díaz, Thacker, Rützler & Piantoni, 2007 * '' Xestospongia caminata'' Pulitzer-Finali, 1986 * '' Xestospongia clavata'' Pulitzer-Finali, 1993 * '' Xestospongia coralloides'' (Dendy, 1924) * '' Xestospongia delaubenfelsi'' Riveros, 1951 * '' Xestospongia deweerdtae'' Lehnert & van Soest, 1999 * '' Xestospongia diprosopia'' (de Laubenfels, 1930) * '' Xestospongia dubia'' (Ristau, 1978) * '' Xestospongia emphasis'' (de Laubenfels, 1954) * '' Xestospongia friabilis'' (Topsent, 1892) * '' Xestospongia grayi'' (Hechtel, 1983) * ''Xestospongia hispida'' (Ridley & Dendy, 1886) * '' Xestospongia informis'' Pulitzer-Finali, 1993 * '' Xestospongia kapne'' Carvalho, Lopes, Cosme & Hajdu, 2016 * '' Xestospongia madida'' (de Laubenfels, 1954) * '' Xestospongia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Xestospongia Muta
The giant barrel sponge (''Xestospongia muta'') is the largest species of sponge found growing on Caribbean coral reefs. It is common at depths greater than down to and can reach a diameter of 1.8 metres (6 feet). It is typically brownish-red to brownish-gray in color, with a hard or stony texture. The giant barrel sponge has been called the "redwood of the reef" because of its size and estimated lifespan of hundreds to a thousand or more years. It is perhaps the best-studied species of sponge in the sea; a population on Conch Reef, in the Florida Keys, has been monitored and studied since 1997. Description The giant barrel sponge is variable in form. It is very large and firm, typically being barrel-shaped, with a cone-shaped cavity at the apex known as the osculum. However, some individuals within the same population may be low and squat or relatively tall and thin. Similarly, the surface can range from smooth to rough, rugged, and irregular, sometimes with buttresses. In shal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Xestospongia Hispida
''Xestospongia '' is a genus of sponges in the family Petrosiidae. It contains the following species: * '' Xestospongia arenosa'' van Soest & de Weerdt, 2001 * '' Xestospongia bergquistia'' Fromont, 1991 * '' Xestospongia bocatorensis'' Díaz, Thacker, Rützler & Piantoni, 2007 * '' Xestospongia caminata'' Pulitzer-Finali, 1986 * '' Xestospongia clavata'' Pulitzer-Finali, 1993 * '' Xestospongia coralloides'' (Dendy, 1924) * '' Xestospongia delaubenfelsi'' Riveros, 1951 * '' Xestospongia deweerdtae'' Lehnert & van Soest, 1999 * '' Xestospongia diprosopia'' (de Laubenfels, 1930) * '' Xestospongia dubia'' (Ristau, 1978) * '' Xestospongia emphasis'' (de Laubenfels, 1954) * '' Xestospongia friabilis'' (Topsent, 1892) * '' Xestospongia grayi'' (Hechtel, 1983) * '' Xestospongia hispida'' (Ridley & Dendy, 1886) * '' Xestospongia informis'' Pulitzer-Finali, 1993 * '' Xestospongia kapne'' Carvalho, Lopes, Cosme & Hajdu, 2016 * '' Xestospongia madida'' (de Laubenfels, 1954) * '' Xestospongia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Xestospongia Testudinaria
''Xestospongia testudinaria'' is a species of barrel sponge in the family Petrosiidae. More commonly known as Giant Barrel Sponges, they have the basic structure of a typical sponge. Their body is made of a reticulation of cells aggregate on a siliceous scaffold composed of small spikes called spicules. Water is taken into the inner chamber of the sponge (known as the spongocoel) through ostia (small pores created by porocytes). Flagellated choanocytes line the inner chamber and help generate water currents through the sponge. Due to the amount of water that Great Barrel Sponges filter throughout their lifespan, they perform an important ecological role. Habitat and Niche This species is found in the Philippines, Australia, western and central Indian Ocean, Indonesia, Malaya and New Caledonia. These sponges are sessile filter feeders, with a very important role in the ecosystem. Giant Barrel Sponges filter a tremendous amount of water throughout their lifespan (some livin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Xestospongia Ridleyi
''Xestospongia '' is a genus of sponges in the family Petrosiidae. It contains the following species: * '' Xestospongia arenosa'' van Soest & de Weerdt, 2001 * '' Xestospongia bergquistia'' Fromont, 1991 * '' Xestospongia bocatorensis'' Díaz, Thacker, Rützler & Piantoni, 2007 * '' Xestospongia caminata'' Pulitzer-Finali, 1986 * '' Xestospongia clavata'' Pulitzer-Finali, 1993 * '' Xestospongia coralloides'' (Dendy, 1924) * '' Xestospongia delaubenfelsi'' Riveros, 1951 * '' Xestospongia deweerdtae'' Lehnert & van Soest, 1999 * '' Xestospongia diprosopia'' (de Laubenfels, 1930) * '' Xestospongia dubia'' (Ristau, 1978) * '' Xestospongia emphasis'' (de Laubenfels, 1954) * '' Xestospongia friabilis'' (Topsent, 1892) * '' Xestospongia grayi'' (Hechtel, 1983) * ''Xestospongia hispida'' (Ridley & Dendy, 1886) * '' Xestospongia informis'' Pulitzer-Finali, 1993 * '' Xestospongia kapne'' Carvalho, Lopes, Cosme & Hajdu, 2016 * '' Xestospongia madida'' (de Laubenfels, 1954) * '' Xestospongia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Xestospongia Rampa
''Xestospongia '' is a genus of sponges in the family Petrosiidae. It contains the following species: * '' Xestospongia arenosa'' van Soest & de Weerdt, 2001 * '' Xestospongia bergquistia'' Fromont, 1991 * '' Xestospongia bocatorensis'' Díaz, Thacker, Rützler & Piantoni, 2007 * '' Xestospongia caminata'' Pulitzer-Finali, 1986 * '' Xestospongia clavata'' Pulitzer-Finali, 1993 * '' Xestospongia coralloides'' (Dendy, 1924) * '' Xestospongia delaubenfelsi'' Riveros, 1951 * '' Xestospongia deweerdtae'' Lehnert & van Soest, 1999 * '' Xestospongia diprosopia'' (de Laubenfels, 1930) * '' Xestospongia dubia'' (Ristau, 1978) * '' Xestospongia emphasis'' (de Laubenfels, 1954) * '' Xestospongia friabilis'' (Topsent, 1892) * '' Xestospongia grayi'' (Hechtel, 1983) * ''Xestospongia hispida'' (Ridley & Dendy, 1886) * '' Xestospongia informis'' Pulitzer-Finali, 1993 * '' Xestospongia kapne'' Carvalho, Lopes, Cosme & Hajdu, 2016 * '' Xestospongia madida'' (de Laubenfels, 1954) * '' Xestospongia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Xestospongia Purpurea
''Xestospongia '' is a genus of sponges in the family Petrosiidae. It contains the following species: * '' Xestospongia arenosa'' van Soest & de Weerdt, 2001 * '' Xestospongia bergquistia'' Fromont, 1991 * '' Xestospongia bocatorensis'' Díaz, Thacker, Rützler & Piantoni, 2007 * '' Xestospongia caminata'' Pulitzer-Finali, 1986 * '' Xestospongia clavata'' Pulitzer-Finali, 1993 * '' Xestospongia coralloides'' (Dendy, 1924) * '' Xestospongia delaubenfelsi'' Riveros, 1951 * '' Xestospongia deweerdtae'' Lehnert & van Soest, 1999 * '' Xestospongia diprosopia'' (de Laubenfels, 1930) * '' Xestospongia dubia'' (Ristau, 1978) * '' Xestospongia emphasis'' (de Laubenfels, 1954) * '' Xestospongia friabilis'' (Topsent, 1892) * '' Xestospongia grayi'' (Hechtel, 1983) * ''Xestospongia hispida'' (Ridley & Dendy, 1886) * '' Xestospongia informis'' Pulitzer-Finali, 1993 * '' Xestospongia kapne'' Carvalho, Lopes, Cosme & Hajdu, 2016 * '' Xestospongia madida'' (de Laubenfels, 1954) * '' Xestospongia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Xestospongia Portoricensis
''Xestospongia '' is a genus of sponges in the family Petrosiidae. It contains the following species: * '' Xestospongia arenosa'' van Soest & de Weerdt, 2001 * '' Xestospongia bergquistia'' Fromont, 1991 * '' Xestospongia bocatorensis'' Díaz, Thacker, Rützler & Piantoni, 2007 * '' Xestospongia caminata'' Pulitzer-Finali, 1986 * '' Xestospongia clavata'' Pulitzer-Finali, 1993 * '' Xestospongia coralloides'' (Dendy, 1924) * '' Xestospongia delaubenfelsi'' Riveros, 1951 * '' Xestospongia deweerdtae'' Lehnert & van Soest, 1999 * '' Xestospongia diprosopia'' (de Laubenfels, 1930) * '' Xestospongia dubia'' (Ristau, 1978) * '' Xestospongia emphasis'' (de Laubenfels, 1954) * '' Xestospongia friabilis'' (Topsent, 1892) * '' Xestospongia grayi'' (Hechtel, 1983) * ''Xestospongia hispida'' (Ridley & Dendy, 1886) * '' Xestospongia informis'' Pulitzer-Finali, 1993 * '' Xestospongia kapne'' Carvalho, Lopes, Cosme & Hajdu, 2016 * '' Xestospongia madida'' (de Laubenfels, 1954) * '' Xestospongia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Xestospongia Plana
''Xestospongia '' is a genus of sponges in the family Petrosiidae. It contains the following species: * '' Xestospongia arenosa'' van Soest & de Weerdt, 2001 * '' Xestospongia bergquistia'' Fromont, 1991 * '' Xestospongia bocatorensis'' Díaz, Thacker, Rützler & Piantoni, 2007 * '' Xestospongia caminata'' Pulitzer-Finali, 1986 * '' Xestospongia clavata'' Pulitzer-Finali, 1993 * '' Xestospongia coralloides'' (Dendy, 1924) * '' Xestospongia delaubenfelsi'' Riveros, 1951 * '' Xestospongia deweerdtae'' Lehnert & van Soest, 1999 * '' Xestospongia diprosopia'' (de Laubenfels, 1930) * '' Xestospongia dubia'' (Ristau, 1978) * '' Xestospongia emphasis'' (de Laubenfels, 1954) * '' Xestospongia friabilis'' (Topsent, 1892) * '' Xestospongia grayi'' (Hechtel, 1983) * ''Xestospongia hispida'' (Ridley & Dendy, 1886) * '' Xestospongia informis'' Pulitzer-Finali, 1993 * '' Xestospongia kapne'' Carvalho, Lopes, Cosme & Hajdu, 2016 * '' Xestospongia madida'' (de Laubenfels, 1954) * '' Xestospongia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Xestospongia Papuensis
''Xestospongia '' is a genus of sponges in the family Petrosiidae. It contains the following species: * '' Xestospongia arenosa'' van Soest & de Weerdt, 2001 * '' Xestospongia bergquistia'' Fromont, 1991 * '' Xestospongia bocatorensis'' Díaz, Thacker, Rützler & Piantoni, 2007 * '' Xestospongia caminata'' Pulitzer-Finali, 1986 * '' Xestospongia clavata'' Pulitzer-Finali, 1993 * '' Xestospongia coralloides'' (Dendy, 1924) * '' Xestospongia delaubenfelsi'' Riveros, 1951 * '' Xestospongia deweerdtae'' Lehnert & van Soest, 1999 * '' Xestospongia diprosopia'' (de Laubenfels, 1930) * '' Xestospongia dubia'' (Ristau, 1978) * '' Xestospongia emphasis'' (de Laubenfels, 1954) * '' Xestospongia friabilis'' (Topsent, 1892) * '' Xestospongia grayi'' (Hechtel, 1983) * ''Xestospongia hispida'' (Ridley & Dendy, 1886) * '' Xestospongia informis'' Pulitzer-Finali, 1993 * '' Xestospongia kapne'' Carvalho, Lopes, Cosme & Hajdu, 2016 * '' Xestospongia madida'' (de Laubenfels, 1954) * '' Xestospongia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Xestospongia Novaezealandiae
''Xestospongia '' is a genus of sponges in the family Petrosiidae. It contains the following species: * '' Xestospongia arenosa'' van Soest & de Weerdt, 2001 * '' Xestospongia bergquistia'' Fromont, 1991 * '' Xestospongia bocatorensis'' Díaz, Thacker, Rützler & Piantoni, 2007 * '' Xestospongia caminata'' Pulitzer-Finali, 1986 * '' Xestospongia clavata'' Pulitzer-Finali, 1993 * '' Xestospongia coralloides'' (Dendy, 1924) * '' Xestospongia delaubenfelsi'' Riveros, 1951 * '' Xestospongia deweerdtae'' Lehnert & van Soest, 1999 * '' Xestospongia diprosopia'' (de Laubenfels, 1930) * '' Xestospongia dubia'' (Ristau, 1978) * '' Xestospongia emphasis'' (de Laubenfels, 1954) * '' Xestospongia friabilis'' (Topsent, 1892) * '' Xestospongia grayi'' (Hechtel, 1983) * ''Xestospongia hispida'' (Ridley & Dendy, 1886) * '' Xestospongia informis'' Pulitzer-Finali, 1993 * '' Xestospongia kapne'' Carvalho, Lopes, Cosme & Hajdu, 2016 * '' Xestospongia madida'' (de Laubenfels, 1954) * '' Xestospongia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Xestospongia Menzeli
''Xestospongia '' is a genus of sponges in the family Petrosiidae. It contains the following species: * '' Xestospongia arenosa'' van Soest & de Weerdt, 2001 * '' Xestospongia bergquistia'' Fromont, 1991 * '' Xestospongia bocatorensis'' Díaz, Thacker, Rützler & Piantoni, 2007 * '' Xestospongia caminata'' Pulitzer-Finali, 1986 * '' Xestospongia clavata'' Pulitzer-Finali, 1993 * '' Xestospongia coralloides'' (Dendy, 1924) * '' Xestospongia delaubenfelsi'' Riveros, 1951 * '' Xestospongia deweerdtae'' Lehnert & van Soest, 1999 * '' Xestospongia diprosopia'' (de Laubenfels, 1930) * '' Xestospongia dubia'' (Ristau, 1978) * '' Xestospongia emphasis'' (de Laubenfels, 1954) * '' Xestospongia friabilis'' (Topsent, 1892) * '' Xestospongia grayi'' (Hechtel, 1983) * ''Xestospongia hispida'' (Ridley & Dendy, 1886) * '' Xestospongia informis'' Pulitzer-Finali, 1993 * '' Xestospongia kapne'' Carvalho, Lopes, Cosme & Hajdu, 2016 * '' Xestospongia madida'' (de Laubenfels, 1954) * '' Xestospongia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Xestospongia Mammillata
''Xestospongia '' is a genus of sponges in the family Petrosiidae. It contains the following species: * '' Xestospongia arenosa'' van Soest & de Weerdt, 2001 * '' Xestospongia bergquistia'' Fromont, 1991 * '' Xestospongia bocatorensis'' Díaz, Thacker, Rützler & Piantoni, 2007 * '' Xestospongia caminata'' Pulitzer-Finali, 1986 * '' Xestospongia clavata'' Pulitzer-Finali, 1993 * '' Xestospongia coralloides'' (Dendy, 1924) * '' Xestospongia delaubenfelsi'' Riveros, 1951 * '' Xestospongia deweerdtae'' Lehnert & van Soest, 1999 * '' Xestospongia diprosopia'' (de Laubenfels, 1930) * '' Xestospongia dubia'' (Ristau, 1978) * '' Xestospongia emphasis'' (de Laubenfels, 1954) * '' Xestospongia friabilis'' (Topsent, 1892) * '' Xestospongia grayi'' (Hechtel, 1983) * ''Xestospongia hispida'' (Ridley & Dendy, 1886) * '' Xestospongia informis'' Pulitzer-Finali, 1993 * '' Xestospongia kapne'' Carvalho, Lopes, Cosme & Hajdu, 2016 * '' Xestospongia madida'' (de Laubenfels, 1954) * '' Xestospongia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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