Svenzea Explained

Svenzea is a genus of sponges belonging to the family Scopalinidae,^[1] first described in 2002.^[2]

The species of this genus are found in Indonesia and Central America. The genus shows affinities with members of both Halichondrida and Haplosclerida but it is assigned to the family Dictyonellidae based on shared microanatomical and developmental features. The higher taxonomic position of Svenzea is a subject for future investigations.

Species:

• Svenzea cristinae
• Svenzea devoogdae
• Svenzea flava
• Svenzea germanyanezi
• Svenzea tubulosa
• Svenzea zeai

Notes and References

1. Web site: Svenzea Alvarez, van Soest & Rützler, 2002 . www.gbif.org . 8 April 2021 . en.
2. Web site: WoRMS - World Register of Marine Species - Svenzea Alvarez, van Soest & Rützler, 2002 . 2022-03-12 . www.marinespecies.org . en.