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Weberella perlucida Austin, Ott, Reiswig, Romagosa & McDaniel, 2014
Retractable Nipple Sponge
Family: Polymastiidae
Introduction to the glass sponges of British Columbia

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© Neil McDaniel     (Photo ID #16033)

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Distribution of Weberella perlucida in British Columbia in British Columbia

Introduction


Common in strongly current-swept habitats, especially Weynton Passage at the north end of Johnstone Strait. Described by Bill Austin et al, 2014. See William C. Austin, Bruce S. Ott, Henry M. Reiswig, Paula Romagosa & Neil G. McDaniel.. 2014. Taxonomic review of Hadromerida (Porifera, Demospongiae) from British Columbia, Canada, and adjacent waters, with the description of nine new species. Zootaxa 3823 (1): 001-084:

Note Author: Neil McDaniel

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(Red Blue List)		COSEWIC
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