Sivaleela, G.; Immanuel, T.; Kumar, R.R.; Surendar, C. (2025). Morphological Notes on Marine Sponges of the Class Demospongiae and One Calcarea from Lakshadweep. Uttar Pradesh Journal of Zoology. 46(4): 70-104.
This study expands knowledge on Lakshadweep’s sponge diversity, documenting a new species Scalarispongia androthensis n.sp. and four new regional records. These findings enhance understanding of coral reef ecosystems and support future conservation and biodiversity research.