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Ianthella basta (Pallas, 1766)
Ianthella basta also known as elephant ear sponge,paper sponge or scroll sponge is a fan-shaped sponge.This sponge is found in the Indo-Pacific including Indonesia and the Great Barrier Reef. Sponges are filter feeders.
Often the sea cucumber Synaptula lamperti is associated with the elephant ear sponge.
Synonymised names:
Spongia basta Pallas, 1766 (genus transfer)
Spongia grossa Esper, 1794 (genus transfer & junior synonym)
Spongia striata Lamarck, 1814 (genus transfer & junior homonym)
Ianthella basta also known as elephant ear sponge,paper sponge or scroll sponge is a fan-shaped sponge.This sponge is found in the Indo-Pacific including Indonesia and the Great Barrier Reef. Sponges are filter feeders.
Often the sea cucumber Synaptula lamperti is associated with the elephant ear sponge.
Synonymised names:
Spongia basta Pallas, 1766 (genus transfer)
Spongia grossa Esper, 1794 (genus transfer & junior synonym)
Spongia striata Lamarck, 1814 (genus transfer & junior homonym)