Rediscovery of Eunapius carteri (Bowerbank, 1863) in Western Europe

Authors

RAFAEL CARBALLEIRA

Abstract

The freshwater sponge collections of the National Museum of Natural History of Madrid were examined and the presence of Eunapius carteri (Bowerbank, 1863) in the Iberian Peninsula was rediscovered. An approach to its ecology is also presented. This species is not currently considered within the Iberian and Western European fauna. Therefore, its rediscovery changes the conception of this species' biogeographical distribution in Europe linked to its ecology.

DOI

10.3906/zoo-1703-41

Keywords

Eunapius carteri, freshwater sponge, ecology, biogeography, Iberian Peninsula

First Page

137

Last Page

145

Recommended Citation

CARBALLEIRA, R (2018). Rediscovery of Eunapius carteri (Bowerbank, 1863) in Western Europe. Turkish Journal of Zoology 42 (1): 137-145. https://doi.org/10.3906/zoo-1703-41