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Abdelali, N.; Grimes, S. (2024). Diversity and distribution of Porifera on the Algerian coast (West Mediterranean). Zootaxa. 5512(3): 402-419.
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Abdelali, N.; Grimes, S.
2024
Diversity and distribution of Porifera on the Algerian coast (West Mediterranean)
Zootaxa
5512(3): 402-419
Publication
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The phylum Porifera has received limited attention in research studies along the Algerian coast. This study aims to compile a comprehensive inventory of Porifera species along the Algerian coast, spanning from the earliest documented work by Schmidt (1868) to the present day. The investigation meticulously catalogues a total of 136 species along the Algerian coast, distributed across 47 families, 18 orders, and 4 classes. This compilation includes 7 species endemic of Algerian waters, one invasive species, and 11 species protected by the Bern and Barcelona Conventions. Notably, the addition of 43 new species records enhances the original lists established by Schmidt and Topsent. Furthermore, this study presents a detailed analysis of the geographic distribution of these species, providing valuable insights into the biodiversity of the marine ecosystem in this region.
Mediterranean
Fauna and Flora, Faunistic inventories, Checklists, Catalogues
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Agelas oroides (Schmidt, 1864) (additional source)
Asconema setubalense Kent, 1870 (additional source)
Axinella cannabina (Esper, 1794) (additional source)
Clathrina clathrus (Schmidt, 1864) (additional source)
Clathrina coriacea (Montagu, 1814) (additional source)
Grantia compressa (Fabricius, 1780) (additional source)
Paraleucilla magna Klautau, Monteiro & Borojevic, 2004 (additional source)
Prosuberites longispinus Topsent, 1893 (additional source)
Sycon elegans (Bowerbank, 1845) (additional source)
Sycon raphanus Schmidt, 1862 (additional source)
Asconema setubalense Kent, 1870 (additional source)
Axinella cannabina (Esper, 1794) (additional source)
Clathrina clathrus (Schmidt, 1864) (additional source)
Clathrina coriacea (Montagu, 1814) (additional source)
Grantia compressa (Fabricius, 1780) (additional source)
Paraleucilla magna Klautau, Monteiro & Borojevic, 2004 (additional source)
Prosuberites longispinus Topsent, 1893 (additional source)
Sycon elegans (Bowerbank, 1845) (additional source)
Sycon raphanus Schmidt, 1862 (additional source)
Algerian Exclusive Economic Zone for Asconema setubalense Kent, 1870
Algerian Exclusive Economic Zone for Clathrina clathrus (Schmidt, 1864)
Algerian Exclusive Economic Zone for Clathrina coriacea (Montagu, 1814)
Algerian Exclusive Economic Zone for Grantia compressa (Fabricius, 1780)
Algerian Exclusive Economic Zone for Sycon elegans (Bowerbank, 1845)
Algerian Exclusive Economic Zone for Sycon raphanus Schmidt, 1862
Western Mediterranean for Agelas oroides (Schmidt, 1864)
Western Mediterranean for Asconema setubalense Kent, 1870
Western Mediterranean for Clathrina clathrus (Schmidt, 1864)
Western Mediterranean for Clathrina coriacea (Montagu, 1814)
Western Mediterranean for Sycon elegans (Bowerbank, 1845)
Western Mediterranean for Sycon raphanus Schmidt, 1862
Algerian Exclusive Economic Zone for Clathrina clathrus (Schmidt, 1864)
Algerian Exclusive Economic Zone for Clathrina coriacea (Montagu, 1814)
Algerian Exclusive Economic Zone for Grantia compressa (Fabricius, 1780)
Algerian Exclusive Economic Zone for Sycon elegans (Bowerbank, 1845)
Algerian Exclusive Economic Zone for Sycon raphanus Schmidt, 1862
Western Mediterranean for Agelas oroides (Schmidt, 1864)
Western Mediterranean for Asconema setubalense Kent, 1870
Western Mediterranean for Clathrina clathrus (Schmidt, 1864)
Western Mediterranean for Clathrina coriacea (Montagu, 1814)
Western Mediterranean for Sycon elegans (Bowerbank, 1845)
Western Mediterranean for Sycon raphanus Schmidt, 1862