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Eukarya |
| Kingdom |
Animalia |
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Porifera |
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Demospongia |
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Poeciloscierida |
| Family |
Mycalidae |
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| Genus |
Mycale |
| Species |
toparoki Koltun, 1958 |
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yellow sponge? |
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taxonomy work by
Prof. H.M. Reiswig, |
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Microscopic drawings of the spicules |
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In the area where the tidal current turbine is to be placed, this species is abundant. |
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In the work of Dr. Gitai Yahel on filter feeders at Race Rocks, this was one of the species of sponge he submitted for further identification. |
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To Be Done:
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This file is provided as part of a collaborative effort by students and researchers.
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Date:
2005 |
Gitai Yahel |
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