Dennis Rabeling, Lanzarote, Kanarischen Inseln
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Monanchora clathrata Carter, 1883
Monanchora clathrata Carter, 1883
Monanchora clathrata is a sponge in the genus Monanchora. A typical distinguishing feature of this genus is a canal system that is swollen and has a light-colored lining. Species of the genus Monanchora are distributed worldwide. They are found in shallow marine or brackish waters. Their habitat is sea mounds or crests.
The type locality for the description of Monanchora clathrata is Leeuwin, Cape Leeuwin, the most south-western point of the Australian mainland.
The red sponge occurs on rocks and in lagoon areas. It also overgrows artificial structures such as cables and the like. The cowrie snail Cribrarula crabraria feeds on this crustose sponge.
The genera Monachora and Crambe are similar in morphology and chemistry. Although the two species are very similar, Monachora lacks the spicules that Crambe species have.
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Monanchora clathrata Carter, 1883
Monanchora clathrata is a sponge in the genus Monanchora. A typical distinguishing feature of this genus is a canal system that is swollen and has a light-colored lining. Species of the genus Monanchora are distributed worldwide. They are found in shallow marine or brackish waters. Their habitat is sea mounds or crests.
The type locality for the description of Monanchora clathrata is Leeuwin, Cape Leeuwin, the most south-western point of the Australian mainland.
The red sponge occurs on rocks and in lagoon areas. It also overgrows artificial structures such as cables and the like. The cowrie snail Cribrarula crabraria feeds on this crustose sponge.
The genera Monachora and Crambe are similar in morphology and chemistry. Although the two species are very similar, Monachora lacks the spicules that Crambe species have.
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