AquaNISInformation system on aquatic non-indigenous and cryptogenic species |
Species | Paraleucilla magna [WoRMS] | |
Authority | Klautau, Monteiro & Borojevic, 2004 | |
Family | Amphoriscidae | |
Order | Leucosolenida | |
Class | Calcarea | |
Phylum | Porifera | |
Synonym (?) | ||
Sub-species level (?) | Not known |
Native origin (?) | Country: Brazil --> LME: 15. South Brazil Shelf References (not structured): Klautau M, Monteiro LC, Borojevic R (2004) First occurrence of the genus Paraleucilla (Calcarea, Porifera) in the Atlantic Ocean: P. magna sp. nv. Zootaxa 710:1–8. Comments: The species was first described from Rio de Janeiro and there it is considered cryptogenic. Further records came from the Mediterranean Sea, where it is considered non-indigenous. Other species of the genus Paraleucilla come from the Indo-Pacific region and Red Sea. |
Life form / Life stage (?) |
References (not structured): Padua A, Lanna E, Zilberberg C, de Paiva PC, Klautau M (2012) Recruitment, habitat selection and larval photoresponse of Paraleucilla magna (Porifera, Calcarea) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Marine Ecology. Doi: 10.1111/j.1439-0485.2012.00524.x |
Sociability / Life stage (?) |
References (not structured): Lanna E, Monteiro LC, Klautau M (2007) Life cycle of Paraleucilla magna Klautau, Monteiro and Borojevic, 2004 (Porifera, Calcarea). In: Custodio M.R., Lobo-Hajdu G., Hajdu E., Muricy G. (Eds), Porifera Research–Biodiversity, Innovation and Sustainability. Museu Nacional–Serie Livros, Rio de Janeiro: pp. 413–418. Padua A, Lanna E, Zilberberg C, de Paiva PC, Klautau M (2012) Recruitment, habitat selection and larval photoresponse of Paraleucilla magna (Porifera, Calcarea) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Marine Ecology. Doi: 10.1111/j.1439-0485.2012.00524.x Guardiola M, Frotscher J, Uriz MJ (2012) Genetic structure and differentiation at a short-time scale of the introduced calcarean sponge Paraleucilla magna to the western Mediterranean. Hydrobiologia 687: 71-84 Comments: P. magna incubated amphiblastula larvae. After their release from the sponge, the larvae swam to the water surface, where they kept swimming in spiral movements. The larvae did not stay very long in the water column, settling and metamorphosing approximately 3 h after release. |
Reproductive frequency (?) | Iteroparous References (not structured): Guardiola M, Frotscher J, Uriz MJ (2012) Genetic structure and differentiation at a short-time scale of the introduced calcarean sponge Paraleucilla magna to the western Mediterranean. Hydrobiologia 687: 71-84 Padua A, Lanna E, Zilberberg C, de Paiva PC, Klautau M (2012) Recruitment, habitat selection and larval photoresponse of Paraleucilla magna (Porifera, Calcarea) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Marine Ecology. Doi: 10.1111/j.1439-0485.2012.00524.x Comments: In Rio de Janeiro (South Brazil): P. magna recruits continuously during the year, and especially during the summer (Padua et al, 2012) In Spain-Wester Mediterranean: P. magna presents an annual cycle with total disappearance of the adults after larval release, so that its populations rely exclusively on yearly recruits, and a population consists of a unique cohort class. (Guardiola et al, 2012) |
Reproductive type (?) | Self-fertilization Sexual References: Guardiola M, Frotscher J, Uriz MJ (2012) Genetic structure and differentiation at a short-time scale of the introduced calcarean sponge Paraleucilla magna to the western Mediterranean. Hydrobiologia 687: 71-84 Comments: reproduction by clonality occurs. Asexual reproduction by buds, propagula, or fission events has not been recorded in the studied populations in contrast to that reported for other sponge species. |
Developmental trait (?) | Brooding Lecithotrophy References: Lanna E, Monteiro LC, Klautau M (2007) Life cycle of Paraleucilla magna Klautau, Monteiro and Borojevic, 2004 (Porifera, Calcarea). In: Custodio M.R., Lobo-Hajdu G., Hajdu E., Muricy G. (Eds), Porifera Research–Biodiversity, Innovation and Sustainability. Museu Nacional–Serie Livros, Rio de Janeiro: pp. 413–418. Padua A, Lanna E, Zilberberg C, de Paiva PC, Klautau M (2012) Recruitment, habitat selection and larval photoresponse of Paraleucilla magna (Porifera, Calcarea) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Marine Ecology. Doi: 10.1111/j.1439-0485.2012.00524.x Comments: P. magna incubated amphiblastula larvae. After their release from the sponge, the larvae swam to the water surface, where they kept swimming in spiral movements. The larvae did not stay very long in the water column, settling and metamorphosing approximately 3 h after release. |
Characteristic feeding method / Life stage (?) |
References (not structured): Leys SP, Eerkes-Medrano DI (2006) Feeding in a calcareous sponge: particle uptake by pseudopodia. Biol Bull 211: 157-71 |
Mobility / Life stage (?) |
References (not structured): Padua A, Lanna E, Zilberberg C, de Paiva PC, Klautau M (2012) Recruitment, habitat selection and larval photoresponse of Paraleucilla magna (Porifera, Calcarea) in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Marine Ecology. Doi: 10.1111/j.1439-0485.2012.00524.x Comments: Recruitment occurs in shaded habitats. |
Salinity tolerance range (?) | Venice system: 6. Polymixohaline [18-30psu] 7. Euhaline [30-40psu] |
Habitat modifying ability potential (?) | Autogenic ecosystem engineers References: Longo C, Mastrototaro F, Corriero G (2007). Occurence of Paraleucilla magna (Porifera: Calcarea) in the Mediterranean Sea. J. Mar. Biol. Ass. U.K., 87: 1749-1755. Comments: Ecosystem engineer, Seasonal habitat former Overgrowht on mussel shells or other biogenic or artificial hard substrata. P. magna presents an annual cycle with total disappearance of the adults after larval release |
Toxicity / Life stage (?) | Not entered |
Bioaccumulation association (?) | Not entered |
Known human health impact? | Not entered |
Known economic impact? | Not entered |
Known measurable environmental impact? | Not entered |
Included in the Target Species list? | Not entered |
Association with vessel vectors (?) | Biofouling References: Longo C, Mastrototaro F, Corriero G (2007). Occurence of Paraleucilla magna (Porifera: Calcarea) in the Mediterranean Sea. J. Mar. Biol. Ass. U.K., 87: 1749-1755. Comments: Association with vessels as fouling is a possible vector of P. magna spread |
Last update by | Aleksas Narščius, 2023-11-09 |