Sarà, M.; Corriero, G. (1993). Redescription of Tethya californiana de Laubenfels as a valid species for Tethya aurantia var. californiana (Porifera, Demospongiae). Ophelia. 37(3): 203-211.

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10.1080/00785326.1993.10429918 [view]

Sarà, M.; Corriero, G.

1993

37(3): 203-211

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The study of new specimens from the Californian coast and comparison with the syntype from The Natural History Museum London showed that Tethya aurantia var. californiana de Laubenfels, 1932 is a valid species, to be named T. californiana de Laubenfels, clearly distinct in anatomical and spicular characters from T. aurantium (Pallas, 1766). The special cortical structure and the highly specialized aquiferous system of this species are described, together with its skeleton and spicules.

Eastern Pacific warm temperate to boreal

Systematics, Taxonomy

Porifera

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