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Key to the Ethiopian species of the genus Metania Gray, 1867 (Porifera, Metaniidae), with redescription of Metania rhodesiana and M. godeauxi, comb. n.

Abstract

Metania rhodesiana BURTON, 1938 and Parametania godeauxi (BRIEN, 1968), from the Ethiopian Region, are redescribed. The second species is transferred to genus Metania GRAY, 1867, whilst Metania innominata BURTON,1938 is estab1ished as a junior synonym of M. rhodesiana. New features of spicules, gemmules and skeleton structure are described and illustrated in SEM. A key is proposed to sort out the three species of Metania presently ascribed to the Ethiopian Region: M. pottsi (WELTNER, 1895), M. rhodesiana and M. godeauxi.

Abstract in other language

Metania rhodesiana BURTON, 1938 et Parametania godeauxi (BRIEN, 1968) de la Région Éthiopienne sont redécrites. La seconde espèce est trausferée au genre Metania GRAY 1867 tandis que Metania innominata BURTON, 1938 est mise en synonymie junior de M. rhodesiana. Des nouvelles caractéristiques sont apportées pour les spicules, gemmules et structure du squelette et photographiées en MEB. Une clé dichotomique est presentée pour les trois espèces de Metania reconnues dans cette Région : M. pottsi (WELTNER, 1895), M. rhodesiana et M. godeauxi.

Bibliographic citation

Silva, C.M.M.; Volkmer-Ribeiro, C. (2001). Key to the Ethiopian species of the genus Metania Gray, 1867 (Porifera, Metaniidae), with redescription of Metania rhodesiana and M. godeauxi, comb. n. Bull. Kon. Belg. Inst. Natuurwet. Biologie 71: 127-138

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Rue Dr. Salvador França, 1427, Jardim Botânico

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Fresh water

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open access

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