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Ianthella

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Ianthella
Ianthella basta – elephant ear sponge
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Porifera
Class: Demospongiae
Order: Verongiida
Family: Ianthellidae
Genus: Ianthella
Gray, 1869
Synonyms[1]

Ianthella is a genus of sponges belonging to the family Ianthellidae.[1][2] The species of this genus are found in Australia, Africa and Central America.[2]

Species

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There are nine recognized species:[1][2]

References

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  1. ^ a b c Van Soest RW, Boury-Esnault N, Hooper JN, Rützler K, de Voogd NJ, de Glasby BA, Hajdu E, Pisera AB, Manconi R, Schoenberg C, Janussen D, Tabachnick KR, Klautau M, Picton B, Kelly M, Vacelet J, eds. (2022). "Ianthella Gray, 1869". World Porifera database. World Register of Marine Species. Retrieved 21 April 2022.
  2. ^ a b c "Ianthella Gray, 1869". Global Biodiversity Information Facility. Retrieved 8 April 2021.