Ecological review of the Syllidae (Annelida) associated with sponges (Porifera), including the description of a new species from northeastern Brazil
Anny Laura de Oliveira Lira,
Nykon Craveiro,
Karla Paresque
et al.
Abstract:Sponges provide important habitats for many marine animals, and may support whole ecological communities (Westinga and Hoetjez, 1981;Koukouras et al., 1985;Gherardi et al., 2001). Many different animals can be found attached to the surface of a sponge or inhabiting its canals This study reviews the data published on the ecology of polychaete annelids of the family Syllidae associated with sponges (Porifera) and provides additional empirical data from samples collected at Paiva Beach (northeastern Brazil). Thi… Show more
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