Sycon huinayense
Sycon huinayense is a species of sponge found on light-exposed vertical substrates at depths of 6–10 m (20–33 ft).[1] They are associated with the mussel species Mytilus chilensis. Members of the class Calcarea are hermaphroditic.
| Sycon huinayense | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Porifera |
| Class: | Calcarea |
| Order: | Leucosolenida |
| Family: | Sycettidae |
| Genus: | Sycon |
| Species: | S. huinayense |
| Binomial name | |
| Sycon huinayense Azevedo, Hajdu, Willenz & Klautau, 2009 | |
The type locality is Comau Fjord, Chile. It was named after Fundación San Ignácio del Huinay.[1]
The zygote develops into either coeloblastula or amphiblastula larva (free-swimming) before settling down on a substrate where it grows into a young sponge. It is harmless to humans.
References
- Azevedo, F.; Hajdu, E.; Willenz, P.; Klautau, M. (2009). New Records of Calcareous Sponges (Porifera, Calcarea) from the Chilean coast. Zootaxa. 2072: 1-30
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