Freshwater sponges (Porifera: Spongillidae) from Panamá |
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| Authors: | Michael A Poirrier |
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| Institution: | (1) Dept. of Biological Sciences, University of New Orleans, Lake Front, 70148 New Orleans, LA, USA |
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| Abstract: | Aquatic habitats in the Republic of Panamá were examined for freshwater sponges during 21 Feb. to 6 March 1986. Eunapius carteri, Trochospongilla leidyi, and Trochospongilla horrida were found in the northern canal area. This is the first report of E. carteri and T. horrida from Central America, and the first record of E. carteri from the Western Hemisphere. Taxonomic characters used to distinguish T. leidyi and T. horrida from similar South American species are discussed. |
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| Keywords: | fresh-water sponges Spongillidae Panamá Central America |
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