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Orange lumpy encrusting sponge
Scopalina ruetzleri (Wiedenmayer, 1977)
AnimalsSpongesDemosponges (Corneo-siliceous sponges)
Distribution map
Geographic areas (BioObs)
GuadeloupeMartinique
Observation type
Scuba divingApnea / Snorkelling
Other common names
- Eponge de RuetzlerFrench (France)
Other invalid scientific names
- Ulosa ruetzleri
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Sources
- PROUZET Anne, VACELET Jean in : DORIS, 15/03/2016 : Scopalina ruetzleri (Wiedenmayer, 1977), https://doris.ffessm.fr/ref/specie/2601
How to cite this BioObs sheet?
BioObs, 18/09/2026 : Scopalina ruetzleri (Wiedenmayer, 1977), https://bioobs.fr/en/species-sheets/2291
Modification history
- Created by BioObs user on 18/09/2026
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