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Dragmacidon kishinensis Austin & Ott & Reiswig & Romagosa & McDaniel, 2013 sp. n.
Sponge
Family: Axinellidae
Introduction to the glass sponges of British Columbia

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© Neil McDaniel     (Photo ID #65267)

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Distribution of Dragmacidon kishinensis in British Columbia in British Columbia

Introduction


A lumpy orange encrusting sponge that inhabits current-swept habitats in BC. Described as a new species by Bill Austin et al (2013). See ZooKeys 338: 11-28 (2013) for full description.

Note Author: Neil McDaniel

Status Information

Origin StatusProvincial StatusBC List
(Red Blue List)		COSEWIC
UnlistedUnlistedUnlistedUnlisted



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