Spiritopora Explained

Spiritopora is a genus of marine invertebrate. The only known species is Spiritopora perplexa which is endemic to New Zealand.^[1] It is a cyclostome bryozoan, in the family Diaperoeciidae and order Cyclostomatida, described by Taylor and Gordon in 2003.^{[2] [3] [4]}

Spiritopora perplexa has been found only in Piwhane / Spirits Bay at the northern tip of the North Island of New Zealand.

External links

• Spiritopora perplexa: Occurrence data from GBIF
• Spiritopora perplexa discussed in RNZ Critter of the Week, 18 August 2023

Notes and References

1. Web site: Spiritopora perplexa Taylor & Gordon, 2003 . 18 August 2023 . World Register of Marine Species.
2. Book: Bouchet. P.. Fontaine. B.. 2009. List of new marine species described between 2002–2006. Census of Marine Life.
3. Book: Gordon, D.. 2009. Bryozoa, Hemichordata. In: Gordon, D. (Ed.) (2009). New Zealand Inventory of Biodiversity. Volume One: Kingdom Animalia. . 584.
4. Web site: Species 2000 & ITIS Catalogue of Life: 2011 Annual Checklist. 24 September 2012 . Bisby. F.A.. Roskov . Y.R.. Orrell. T.M.. Nicolson. D.. Paglinawan . L.E.. Bailly . N.. Kirk. P.M.. Bourgoin. T.. Baillargeon. G.. Ouvrard . D. (red.). Species 2000: Reading, UK..