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Wilkinson, C.R. (1976 [1978]). Descriptions of two Demospongiae, one being toxic, from the Great Barrier Reef. Tethys. 8(3): 267-270.
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Wilkinson, C.R.
1976 [1978]
Descriptions of two Demospongiae, one being toxic, from the Great Barrier Reef
Tethys
8(3): 267-270
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The taxonomy of two new Demospongiae from the Great Barrier Reef of Australia is presented. Neofibularia irata n.sp. is an encrusting sponge and is an addition to a recently established genus which is notable for its toxic, dermatitis producing properties. Ircinia wistarii n.sp. is a large dish-shaped sponge found growing in an isolated strong current habitat.
Pacific, South West
Systematics, Taxonomy
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Ircinia wistarii Wilkinson, 1978 (original description)
Neofibularia irata Wilkinson, 1978 (original description)
Neofibularia irata Wilkinson, 1978 (original description)
Central and Southern Great Barrier Reef for Ircinia wistarii Wilkinson, 1978
Central and Southern Great Barrier Reef for Neofibularia irata Wilkinson, 1978
Central and Southern Great Barrier Reef for Neofibularia irata Wilkinson, 1978