| Euplectella gibbsa | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Porifera |
| Class: | Hexactinellida |
| Order: | Lyssacinosida |
| Family: | Euplectellidae |
| Genus: | Euplectella |
| Species: | E. gibbsa |
| Binomial name | |
| Euplectella gibbsa Tabachnick & Collins, 2008 | |
Euplectella gibbsa is a species of glass sponge in the family Euplectellidae. [1] It has been found in the North Atlantic Ocean.
The generic name, Euplectella, is derived from the Latin plecto, meaning "to weave", and the prefix eu-, in reference to the "complexity of the interweaving of its component threads". [2]
The specific epithet, gibbsa, is derived from the Charlie-Gibbs fracture zone, the species' type locality. [3]
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Halichondria panicea, commonly known as the breadcrumb sponge, is a species of sea sponge belonging to the family Halichondriidae. This is an abundant sponge of coastal areas of the North Atlantic and the Mediterranean Sea ranging from the intertidal zone to a recorded depth of over 550 m. It is also found in the intertidal zone of the coast of the northern part of the North Island of New Zealand. It is very tolerant of a wide range of coastal habitats, including strong currents, high salinity and exposure to powerful wave action. Its only requirement is a rocky substrate which can include small cobbles.
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