eupithecia behrensata is a moth in the family geometridae .

it is found from california north to british columbia , alberta and saskatchewan .

adults are large and grey brown coloured .

adults have been recorded on wing from march to august .

eupithecia behrensata

californa moth specimen database record details seq _ num : 16614 genus : eupithecia species : behrensata sex : location : mill valley county : marin collector : h . b . leech coll _ date : may 1 58 specimen _ lo . . . more
californa moth specimen database record details seq _ num : 16619 genus : eupithecia species : interruptofasciata sex : location : inverness county : marin collector : r . h . leuschner coll _ date : jul 14 66 . . . more
californa moth specimen database record details seq _ num : 28261 genus : eupithecia species : intricata taylorata sex : location : golden gate park county : san francisco collector : r . m . brown coll _ date . . . more
californa moth specimen database record details seq _ num : 5869 genus : eupithecia species : macrocarpata sex : location : berkeley county : alameda collector : r . h . leuschner coll _ date : in july specimen . . . more
californa moth specimen database record details seq _ num : 545 genus : eupithecia species : absinthiata sex : f location : inverness park county : marin collector : j . powell coll _ date : sep 19 98 specimen . . . more
californa moth specimen database record details seq _ num : 5882 genus : eupithecia species : acutipennis sex : location : berkeley county : alameda collector : r . l . langston coll _ date : mar 24 62 specimen . . . more
californa moth specimen database record details seq _ num : 5865 genus : eupithecia species : maestosa maestosa sex : location : 2135 ca . st berkeley county : alameda collector : f . sperling coll _ date : sep . . . more
californa moth specimen database record details seq _ num : 3034 genus : eupithecia species : ravocostaliata sex : m location : inverness park county : marin collector : j . powell coll _ date : feb 4 95 speci . . . more
californa moth specimen database record details seq _ num : 5875 genus : eupithecia species : tripunctaria sex : location : berkeley county : alameda collector : j . powell coll _ date : apr 12 61 specimen _ lo . . . more
californa moth specimen database record details seq _ num : 7999 genus : eupithecia species : nevadata nevadata sex : location : las trampas reg park county : contra costa collector : r . m . brown coll _ date . . . more
californa moth specimen database record details seq _ num : 16622 genus : eupithecia species : purpurissata sex : location : inverness county : marin collector : r . h . leuschner coll _ date : apr 7 60 specime . . . more
californa moth specimen database record details seq _ num : 33651 genus : eupithecia species : agnesata sex : location : stebbins cold cyn res . county : solano collector : j . debenedictis coll _ date : apr 4 . . . more
californa moth specimen database record details seq _ num : 16601 genus : eupithecia species : karenae sex : location : inverness county : marin collector : wm . patterson coll _ date : oct 16 98 specimen _ loc . . . more
californa moth specimen database record details seq _ num : 7990 genus : eupithecia species : annulata sex : location : kensington county : contra costa collector : r . l . langston coll _ date : nov 8 96 specim . . . more
californa moth specimen database record details seq _ num : 2067 genus : eupithecia species : bryanti sex : m location : point molate , richmond county : contra costa collector : j . powell coll _ date : apr 10 . . . more
californa moth specimen database record details seq _ num : 5884 genus : eupithecia species : graefii graefii sex : location : piedmont pines , ne oakland county : alameda collector : p . d . hurd coll _ date : . . . more
californa moth specimen database record details seq _ num : 29679 genus : eupithecia species : perfusca perfusca sex : location : costanea cg county : san mateo collector : v . albu coll _ date : sep 2 2007 s . . . more
californa moth specimen database record details seq _ num : 5883 genus : eupithecia species : subapicata sex : location : berkeley county : alameda collector : j . powell coll _ date : mar 19 61 specimen _ loc : . . . more
californa moth specimen database record details seq _ num : 5881 genus : eupithecia species : gilvipennata sex : location : berkeley , 2135 calif . st . county : alameda collector : f . sperling coll _ date : ma . . . more
californa moth specimen database record details seq _ num : 5886 genus : eupithecia species : implorata sex : location : berkeley county : alameda collector : r . h . leuschner coll _ date : feb 21 55 specimen _ . . . more
californa moth specimen database record details seq _ num : 5878 genus : eupithecia species : macdunnoughi sex : location : strawberry cyn county : alameda collector : j . a . powell coll _ date : mar 3 61 spec . . . more
californa moth specimen database record details seq _ num : 5879 genus : eupithecia species : cognizata sex : location : berkeley county : alameda collector : r . h . leuschner coll _ date : feb 21 55 specimen _ . . . more
californa moth specimen database record details seq _ num : 5867 genus : eupithecia species : longipalpata sex : location : 2135 ca . st berkeley county : alameda collector : f . sperling coll _ date : oct 12 96 . . . more
californa moth specimen database record details seq _ num : 7996 genus : eupithecia species : scabrogata sex : location : kensington county : contra costa collector : r . l . langston coll _ date : mar 24 97 spe . . . more
californa moth specimen database record details seq _ num : 33652 genus : eupithecia species : rindgei sex : location : stebbins cold cyn res . county : solano collector : j . debenedictis coll _ date : 1989 - 9 . . . more
californa moth specimen database record details seq _ num : 16623 genus : eupithecia species : mystiata sex : location : inverness county : marin collector : coll _ date : in may 71 specimen _ loc : url : http . . . more
californa moth specimen database record details seq _ num : 29684 genus : eupithecia species : shirleyata sex : location : montara , mcnee ranch county : san mateo collector : v . albu coll _ date : mar 21 97 . . . more
californa moth specimen database record details seq _ num : 20852 genus : eupithecia species : multiscripta sex : location : diamond mtn county : napa collector : j . powell coll _ date : may 21 - 23 93 specime . . . more
californa moth specimen database record details seq _ num : 3033 genus : eupithecia species : mutata ( columbrata ) sex : m location : inverness ridge county : marin collector : c . e . griswold coll _ date : may . . . more
californa moth specimen database record details seq _ num : 16602 genus : eupithecia species : columbiata sex : location : inverness county : marin collector : w . r . bauer coll _ date : mar 13 47 specimen _ loc . . . more
californa moth specimen database record details seq _ num : 16618 genus : eupithecia species : lachrymosa georgii sex : location : red hill county : marin collector : w . r . bauer coll _ date : may 2 47 specim . . . more
californa moth specimen database record details seq _ num : 5871 genus : eupithecia species : unicolor sex : location : berkeley county : alameda collector : r . l . langston coll _ date : nov 13 62 specimen _ lo . . . more
californa moth specimen database record details seq _ num : 5877 genus : eupithecia species : sierrae sex : location : 2135 ca . st berkeley county : alameda collector : f . sperling coll _ date : sep 18 96 spec . . . more
californa moth specimen database record details seq _ num : 5876 genus : eupithecia species : rotundopuncta sex : location : berkeley ( s of uc campus ) county : alameda collector : r . l . langston coll _ date : . . . more
californa moth specimen database record details seq _ num : 5874 genus : eupithecia species : bivittata sex : location : berkeley county : alameda collector : j . powell coll _ date : jun 4 55 specimen _ loc : u . . . more
californa moth specimen database record details seq _ num : 5866 genus : eupithecia species : subvirens sex : location : 2135 ca . st berkeley county : alameda collector : f . sperling coll _ date : sep 5 96 spe . . . more
californa moth specimen database record details seq _ num : 5868 genus : eupithecia species : sabulosata sex : location : albany county : alameda collector : r . a . belmont coll _ date : may 22 71 specimen _ loc . . . more
californa moth specimen database record details seq _ num : 16632 genus : eupithecia species : cestata sex : location : inverness county : marin collector : r . h . leuschner coll _ date : apr 7 60 specimen _ loc . . . more
californa moth specimen database record details seq _ num : 20856 genus : eupithecia species : appendiculata sex : location : spring mtn county : napa collector : w . r . bauer coll _ date : aug 12 47 specimen _ . . . more
californa moth specimen database record details seq _ num : 5870 genus : eupithecia species : placidata sex : location : oakland county : alameda collector : w . r . bauer coll _ date : oct 17 45 specimen _ loc : . . . more
californa moth specimen database record details seq _ num : 5880 genus : eupithecia species : segregata sex : location : berkeley ( s of uc campus ) county : alameda collector : r . l . langston coll _ date : apr . . . more
californa moth specimen database record details seq _ num : 7993 genus : eupithecia species : zelmira sex : location : clayton county : contra costa collector : r . m . brown coll _ date : mar 11 72 specimen _ lo . . . more
californa moth specimen database record details seq _ num : 1888 genus : eupithecia species : olivacea sex : m location : berkeley county : alameda collector : r . l . langston coll _ date : mar 11 63 specimen _ l . . . more
californa moth specimen database record details seq _ num : 20863 genus : eupithecia species : plumasata sex : location : spring mtn , st helena county : napa collector : r . h . leuschner coll _ date : dec 29 8 . . . more
californa moth specimen database record details seq _ num : 16629 genus : eupithecia species : gilata sex : location : mill valley county : marin collector : h . b . leech coll _ date : feb 27 52 specimen _ loc : . . . more
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scoble , m . j . ( ed . ) , m . s . parsons , m . r . honey , l . m . pitkin , and b . r . pitkin . 1999 . geometrid moths of the world : a catalogue . volumes 1 and 2 : 1016 pp . + index 129 pp . csiro publishing , collingwood , victoria , australia .
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pittieria aurantiaca is a species of predatory air-breathing land snail , a terrestrial pulmonate gastropod mollusk in the family spiraxidae .

this species was described based on only one specimen .

this specimen was collected by william more gabb ( 1839-1878 ) in costa rica , and the species was described under the name euglandina aurantiaca by george french angas in 1879 , after gabb 's death .

the species was subsequently moved to the genus pittieria , which was created by eduard von martens in 1901 .

this snail is carnivorous but it also eats honeydew while that substance is being produced by a species of lantern bug .

a species of carpenter ant has been observed climbing onto the head of the snail in order to steal some of the honeydew while the snail is feeding in this way .

pittieria aurantiaca

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the land snail
pittieria aurantiaca
( previously known as
euglandina aurantiaca
) is a common visitor to
e . sanguinea
; it positions its foot above the bug ' s abdomen so that it can intercept honeydew .

' pittieria aurantiaca
' is a species of predatory air - breathing land snail , a terrestrial pulmonate gastropod mollusk in the family spiraxidae .
an air - breathing land snail ,
pittieria aurantiaca
feeds on the honeydew , and this relationship is the first observed biotrophic interaction between an insects and a gastropod .
pittieria aurantiaca
has been observed to feed on jtl - 005 , jtl - 005 on antweb , on ants of costa rica ) positioned themselves on the head of the snail in order to
steal
( kleptotrophobiosis ) honeydew from the head of the snail .
clade euthyneura clade panpulmonata clade eupulmonata clade stylommatophora pittieria is a genus of predatory air - breathing land snails , terrestrial pulmonate gastropod mollusks in the family spiraxidae . = = distribution = = the distribution of the genus pittieria extends from central mexico to northern panama . = = species = = species in the genus pit . . .
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arunta perulata is a large cicada native to australia .

it is also known as the white drummer cicada .

the name floury baker was previously applied to this species , but that name is now specific to aleeta curvicosta .

the white drummer was first described in 1831 by félix édouard guérin-méneville as cicada perulata .

the average body length of the male white drummer is approximately 3.75 cm and the female approximately 3.72 cm .

the head is green with prominent dark red-brown markings and green midline along pronotum .

the eyes are a dark red-brown .

the thorax and abdomen are predominantly dark red-brown .

depressions on the body are covered with yellow velvety fur .

the prominent sac-like tymbal covers are white .

the wings are clear with reddish brown and yellowish veins , and measure up to 4.97 cm long in males and 4.84 cm long in females .

the white drummer has yellow-green legs marked with dark brown and black .

the white drummer make a constant rattle-like call , which can carry over long distances , singing during the day and at dusk .

it consists of a series of pulses emitted by the cicada at a rate of 65 per second , with each lasting 2.5-3.5 microseconds followed by an interval of 14 microseconds .

the frequency of the call is 5.5-6.5 khz with a weak harmonic at 12 khz .

like the related double drummer ( thopha saccata ) , its sac-like tymbal covers amplify its call .

the white drummer is found along australia 's eastern coastline from cooktown in northern queensland to narooma in southern new south wales .

it has also been collected from far northern cape york .

the preferred habitat of the white drummer is swampy forest and mangroves , with the cicadas perching on trees such as sheoak ( casuarina equisetifolia ) , swamp oak ( c. glauca ) , coast banksia ( banksia integrifolia ) and coast wattle ( acacia sophorae ) .

adults appear in december and january .

female cicadas lay eggs exclusively on live branches .

arunta perulata

here is a white drummer cicada ( arunta perulata ) photo taken by david emery .
arunta perulata isolate 07 . au . ql . rsn . 01 elongation factor - 1 alpha gene , partial cds
arunta perulata isolate 09 . au . ql . ssn . 01 elongation factor - 1 alpha gene , partial cds
arunta perulata isolate 97 . au . ns . cwd . 74 elongation factor - 1 alpha gene , partial cds
arunta perulata isolate 08 . au . ql . alm . 01 elongation factor - 1 alpha gene , partial cds
arunta perulata isolate 97 . au . ns . cwd . 74 cytochrome oxidase subunit i ( coi ) gene , partial cds ; mitochondrial
arunta perulata isolate 08 . au . ql . alm . 01 cytochrome oxidase subunit i ( coi ) gene , partial cds ; mitochondrial
arunta perulata isolate 09 . au . ql . ssn . 01 cytochrome oxidase subunit i ( coi ) gene , partial cds ; mitochondrial
arunta perulata isolate 07 . au . ql . rsn . 01 cytochrome oxidase subunit i ( coi ) gene , partial cds ; mitochondrial
to the ear it is almost identical to a . perulata ; however , the song has more components in the higher frequency range .
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abstract summer has come headlong upon us , and in the forehead of summer lives the cieada , whose song makes the warm dusk seem still warmer . a beautiful and interesting insect , this ,
wed 29 nov 1905 - australian town and country journal ( sydney , nsw : 1870 - 1907 ) page 26 - the cicada .
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guérin - méneville , f . e . 1831 ,
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, ed . duperrey , l . i . ( ed . ) , voyage autour du monde , exécuté par ordre du roi , sur la corvette de sa majest . , la coquille , pendant les années 1822 , 1823 , 1824 et 1825 sous le ministère de s . e . m . le marquis de clermont - tonnerre , et publié sous les auspices de son excellence m . le cte de chabrol , ministre de la marine et des colonies . histoire naturelle , zoologie , pp . pls 1 - 21 , a . bertrand , paris
ashton , j . l . 1921 ,
a revision of the australian cicadidae . part 1
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this genus is closely related to thopha and contains two recognised species . both species are found in close proximity to the beaches of eastern australia . they are characterised by having large , pale timbal covers , which are covered by a white , dusty pubescence ( unless specimens are very worn ) .
distributed along the eastern coastal belt from the southern torres strait islands in queensland south to narooma in new south wales . the first adults emerge in november and may persist until april .
populations may be widespread in dune vegetation , such as she - oaks and banksias and in similar trees , as well as pandanus palms on headlands . in some areas , populations can inhabit mangroves , especially towards the western limit of intertidal marshes . on the islands of the capricorn group ( off the coast of rockhampton ) ,
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a strong , continuous , motor - like rattle , sung sporadically during the day and most prominently at dusk .
coastally south from cooktown in queensland to urunga in northern new south wales . adults appear in november and populations may persist until may .
inhabits the mangroves growing closest to the beach . females oviposit ( lay eggs ) in the dune vegetation away from the mudflats . calling males tend to be scattered throughout patches of mangroves , especially the grey mangrove (
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cicada on tree - double drummer ( thopha saccata ) . the double drummer , is the largest australian species of cicada and reputedly the loudest insect in the world .
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cicurina baronia is a rare species of spider in the family dictynidae known by the common name robber baron cave meshweaver .

it is endemic to texas in the united states , where it is known from only one cave in bexar county .

this is one of nine invertebrates endemic to the karst caves of bexar county that were federally listed as endangered species in the year 2000 .

this spider is known from robber baron cave .

the entrance to the cave is a protected area , but the land above the cave is urbanized .

this cave is also the only home for the cokendolpher cave harvestman ( texella cokendolpheri ) , another rare arachnid .

the bexar county karst cave invertebrates are troglobites , species that spend their entire lives in subterranean environments .

the current status of the invertebrates is difficult to assess because their habitats are largely inaccessible and the animals themselves are small and cryptic .

the threats to all nine species are the same : habitat loss when the caves are filled in or quarried , and habitat degradation via pollution , alterations in water flow , and direct human interference .

cicurina baronia

robber baron cave spider ( cicurina baronia ) on wood . photo by dr . jean krejca .
cokendolpher , j . c . 2004 . cicurina spiders from caves in bexar county , texas ( araneae : dictynidae ) . texas memorial museum , speleological monographs 6 : 13 - 58 .
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gertsch , w . j . 1992 . distribution patterns and speciation in north american cave spiders with a list of the troglobites and revision of the cicurinas of the subgenus cicurella . texas mem . mus . , speleol . monogr . 3 : 75 - 122 .
subgenus cicurella . previously placed in the family agelenidae . this species has been referred to by two common names , the robber baron cave spider ( usfws , 2000 ) and the robber baron cave meshweaver ( breene et al . 2003 ) . the latter name has been accepted as the official common name ( breene et al . 2003 , usfws 2003 ) .
known from a single locality , robber baron cave in bexar county , texas . although the cave entrance is protected as a preserve by the texas cave management association ( tcma ) , this cave is relatively large , and the land that overlies the cave is heavily urbanized . the cave has also been historically subject to extensive commercial and recreational use ( veni 1988 ) . in addition , the current gate on the cave is blocking organic material from entering and may be severely limiting food input and impacting the cave fauna ( veni and reddell , pers . comm . 2001 in cockendolpher and reddell , 2004 ) . the last collection of this species was made in 1983 , although one was seen in 2001 ( usfws , 2006 ) .
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there are nine bexar county , texas invertebrates that were listed as endangered on december 26 , 2000 . the recovery priority number for all bexar county karst invertebrates is 2c , which means that these species face a high degree of threat with a high potential for recovery and there may be conflict between species recovery and economic development .
known only from robber baron cave in the alamo heights karst region , bexar county , texas .
population estimates are unavailable for any of the nine troglobites listed as endangered in bexar county ( usfws , 2000 ) due to lack of adequate techniques , their cryptic behavior , and inaccessibility of habitat ( usfws , 2008 ) . culver et al . ( 2000 ) states that while some troglobites are known from a few specimens , detailed studies suggest that
as a rule
most troglobites
are not numerically rare and thus are not susceptible to the problems of small populations .
however , considering the lack of population estimates and limited study of these species , data are insufficient to indicate whether bexar county karst invertebrates are numerous enough to rule out small population concerns ( usfws , 2008 ) .
based on usfws ( 2008 ) , reduce threats to the species by securing an adequate quantity and quality of caves , including selecting caves or cave clusters that represent the range of the species and potential genetic diversity , then preserving these caves , including their drainage basins and surface communities upon which they rely . maintenance of these cave preserves involves keeping them free from contamination , excessive human visitation , and non - native fire ants by regularly tracking progress and implementing adaptive management to control these and any new threats when necessary . monitoring the population status and threats are also components of recovery . because many aspects of the population dynamics and habitat requirements of the species are poorly understood , recovery is also dependant on incorporating research findings into adaptive management actions .
( < 100 square km ( less than about 40 square miles ) ) known only from robber baron cave in the alamo heights karst region , bexar county , texas .
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culver , d . c . , l . l . master , m . c . christman , and h . h . hobbs iii . 2000 . obligate cave fauna of the 48 contiguous united states . conservation biology 14 ( 2 ) : 386 - 401 .
elliott , w . r . 2000 . conservation of the north american cave and karst biota . pages 665 - 689 in wilkens , h . , d . c . culver , and w . f . humphreys ( editors ) . subterranean ecosystems . ecosystems of the world , 30 . elsevier , amsterdam . xiv + 791 pp . corrected version online . available : urltoken
longacre , c . 2000 . endangered and threatened wildlife and plants ; final rule to list nine bexar county , texas invertebrate species as endangered . u . s . fish and wildlife service ( usfws ) . federal register 65 ( 248 ) .
rappaport , c . j . 1998 . department of interior fish and wildlife service 50 cfr part 17 , rin 1018 - af33 , endangered and threatened wildlife and plants ; proposal to list nine bexar county , texas invertebrate species as endangered . federal register , 63 ( 250 ) : 71855 - 71867 .
reddell , j . r . and j . c . cokendolpher . 2004 . the cave spiders of bexar and comal counties , texas . texas memorial museum , speleological monographs 6 : 75 - 94 .
shorthouse , d . p . , editor . 2007 . the nearctic spider database . world wide web electronic publication . http : / / canadianarachnology . webhop . net .
stanford , r . , and a . shull . 1993 . department of interior fish and wildlife service 50 cfr part 17 ; 90 - day finding on a petition to list nine bexar county , tx , invertebrates . federal register , 58 ( 229 ) : 63328 - 63329 .
u . s . fish and wildlife service ( usfws ) . 1994 . endangered and threatened wildlife and plants ; animal candidate review for listing as endangered or threatened species . federal register 59 ( 219 ) : 58982 - 59028 .
u . s . fish and wildlife service ( usfws ) . 2003 . endangered and threatened wildlife and plants ; designation of critical habitat for seven bexar county , texas , invertebrate species ; final rule . federal register 68 ( 67 ) : 17156 - 17231 .
u . s . fish and wildlife service ( usfws ) . 2008 . draft bexar county karst invertebrate recovery plan . 125 pp .
veni , g . 1988 . the caves of bexar county , second edition . texas memorial museum speleological monographs , 2 , studies on the cave and endogean fauna of north america iv . texas memorial museum , austin , texas . 300 pp .
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over 40 species of highly adapted , aquatic , subterranean species are known to live in the edwards aquifer . these include amphipod crustaceans , gastropod snails , and interesting vertebrates like blind catfish ( longley , 1986 ) . seven aquatic species are listed as endangered in the edwards aquifer system , and one is listed as threatened . the main problems for all the species are reduced springflows caused by increased pumping , elimination of habitat , and degradation of water quality caused by urban expansion .
the world wildlife fund has produced a must - have , authoritative reference work for anyone interested in endangered species . it describes 540 endangered or threatened species , including their habitat , behavior , and recovery . excerpts from their guide to endangered species and other sources were used to prepare this section . information on the aquatic invertebrates was prepared using the us fish and wildlife ' s published final rule on listing the species .
in addition to the aquatic species that depend on aquifer water itself , nine cave - dwelling invertebrates that live in the aquifer ' s karst formations were listed by the us fish & wildlife service as endangered in december 2000 . there are three beetles , one daddy long - legs , and five spiders . in may of 2008 the service released a draft recovery plan ( download it ) . for a general discussion on all these creatures see the section below on the cave - dwelling invertebrates .
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the texas blind salamander is a sightless , cave - dwelling salamander that reaches a mature length of about 13 centimeters ( 5 inches ) . it is a slender , frail - legged amphibian , white or pinkish in color with a fringe of blood - red , external gills . the head and snout are flattened . two small black eyespots mark the location of vestigial eyes .
this totally aquatic species feeds on insects and other small invertebrates that live in subterranean waters and are nourished by the droppings of bats in caves . little else of its natural history is known .
little is known , but gravid females have been observed throughout the year . the larvae do not transform .
the texas blind salamander is endemic to the underground water system of the limestone caverns of the edwards plateau . it spends its life in complete darkness . it is sensitive to changes of water quality and thus susceptible to groundwater pollutants .
biologists know of only one population of the texas blind salamander , which occurs in the edwards aquifer around san marcos . the current population is apparently stable , although of limited numbers . it is possible that other populations may exist in unexplored underground caverns .
survival of this salamander depends upon the stability and continued purity of the edwards aquifer springflows . as with the other endangered species in the edwards region , threats are from diminished springflows and pollution of groundwater and runoff caused by increasing demand for water and burgeoning development over recharge areas .
the fountain darter is a reddish brown darter with an average length of 2 . 5 centimeters ( 1 inch ) . it displays a series of dark , horizontal , stitch - like lines along its sides and three dark spots at the base of the tail . dark bars appear below , behind , and in front of the eyes . breeding males develop black , red , and clear stripes along the dorsal fin .
the fountain darter feeds primarily in daylight on aquatic insect larvae and small crustaceans . it is a selective feeder and prefers moving prey , remaining stationary until prey passes within striking distance . the fountain darter spawns year round , with peaks in early spring and august . after attaching eggs to mosses and algae , the female abandons the site , providing no care to eggs or fry .
the fountain darter prefers clear , quiet backwaters with a profuse bottom growth of aquatic plants and matted algae . it is found in the san marcos and comal rivers .
the historic range of the fountain darter included the sources , headwaters , and sections of the san marcos and comal rivers .
the fountain darter is found in spring lake at the headwaters of the san marcos river , in the main channel of the river to the confluence of the blanco river , and in the comal river . the comal river population of fountain darters was completely eliminated when its habitat was reduced to isolated pools by a major drought in the 1950 ' s , but the river was restocked with 457 darters taken from the san marcos river ( usfws , 1984 ) .
schenck and whiteside ( 1976 ) estimated the population in the san marcos river between spring lake dam and the san marcos wastewater treatment plant outfall to be 102 , 966 individuals . until recently , no population estimates had been made for the comal river . linam , mayes , and saunders ( 1993 ) conducted a study to determine habitat utilization , the amount of habitat available , and an estimate of population size . fountain darters were found in greatest densities in filamentous algae , and the mean population estimate for the comal river upstream of torrey mill dam was 168 , 078 with 95 % confidence limits of 114 , 178 and 254 , 110 .
actions that threaten the fountain darter include the destruction of aquatic vegetation in spring lake and the san marcos river , recreational use of the san marcos river , and long - term water depletion from the edwards aquifer . swimmers and divers disturb the algae mats used by the darter for spawning . as with the san marcos gambusia , recovery is considered a remote possibility without the cooperation of all state and local agencies that manage use of the aquifer . linam , mayes , and saunders ( 1993 ) concluded that despite the successful reintroduction effort after the 1950 ' s drought , other factors might preclude it being replicated if the springs should cease to flow again . back then , enduring pools of water sustained some segments of the aquatic community , providing a base for reestablishment . however , the assumption that enduring pools will once again provide a remnant habitat for aquatic plants may no longer be valid . since the introduction of giant rams - horn snails ( marisa cornuarietis ) around 1983 , plants in many areas of landa lake have been denuded of leaves or even grazed to the bottom ( horne , et al . , 1992 ) . these snails thrive in low flow conditions , and during a drought grazing could eliminate the fountain darter habitat . in a repeat of the 1950 ' s drought , the springs are also likely to be dry for a much longer period of time , and there may be changes in water quality that could limit another successful reintroduction .
the gambusia has not been seen since 1982 and is believed to be already extinct .
most aquatic biologists feel the san marcos gambusia is very likely already extinct . it ranged in length from 2 . 5 to 4 centimeters ( 1 to 1 . 6 inches ) , had lemon yellow median fins and a diffuse midlateral stripe along the length of its body . the dark body displayed a bluish sheen , and scales tended to be strongly cross - hatched .
this fish was a livebearer - eggs hatched inside the female ' s body and emerge alive . the female was capable of bearing up to 60 young in a single brood . it fed on insect larvae and other invertebrates in slow - moving waters shaded by overhanging trees or bridges .
the san marcos gambusia preferred quiet backwaters , adjacent to the main thrust of the river current . its primary habitat requirements appeared to be clean and clear water of a constant temperature . temperatures in the river vary by only a few degrees throughout the year , averaging about 23 degrees c ( 73 f ) . the bottom is muddy but generally unsilted . this species was restricted to a limited portion of the san marcos river springrun a few kilometers below the headsprings . it was always rare , and its continued existence has not been documented .
the gambusia ' s entire known range was restricted to a 1 - kilometer ( 0 . 6 miles ) section of the san marcos river near the city of san marcos . most specimens were found between the interstate highway 35 crossing and thompson ' s island . this gambusia was always extremely rare as determined by surveys conducted in 1978 and 1979 in the san marcos river . biologists netted more than 20 , 000 gambusia specimens but counted only 18 san marcos gambusia among them . san marcos gambusia were captured alive and an artificial culture established in austin and in dexter , new mexico , in 1979 and 1980 , respectively . both of these cultures were contaminated by gambusia affinis in the early 1980s and the last individual taken from the wild was captured in 1982 . despite considerable efforts to secure this species since then , none have been taken .
the species ' very restricted known distribution in the river and its absence from the headwaters at spring lake indicate very specific habitat requirements . it was apparently extremely sensitive to any alteration of its habitat . changes in water turbidity caused by runoff from land clearing and construction , an increase in water temperatures caused by lowered water flows , and pumping of groundwater from the edwards aquifer could have easily eliminated the species . even if additional specimens are found , recovery of the san marcos gambusia is considered a remote possibility without the cooperation of all state and local agencies that manage use of the aquifer .
the slender - bodied san marcos salamander is about 6 centimeters ( 2 . 4 inches ) long and displays a prominent gill fringe behind the head . it is light brown above with a row of pale flecks on either side of the midline and yellowish white below . the large eyes have a dark ring around the lens . limbs are short and slender with four toes on the forefeet and five on the hind feet . at first glance , it is similar to a lizard but lacks scales and claws . the specific name nana is from the greek nanos , meaning
dwarf .
this voiceless salamander is also earless . it was listed as endangered on july 14 , 1980 .
salamanders lay jelly - covered eggs from which tiny fishlike larvae emerge and develop in the manner of tadpoles . the san marcos salamander breeds and lays eggs in standing pools amid thick mats of aquatic vegetation . eggs hatch in about 24 days . this species is carnivorous and feeds on amphipods , midge fly larvae , and aquatic snails . it remains stationary until prey pass closely and then abruptly snaps its head , taking the prey .
the san marcos salamander is found in shallow alkaline springs carved out of limestone with sand and gravel substrates . pools and streambeds are often punctuated with large limestone boulders . aquatic vegetation is profuse , and the pool surfaces are covered with moss ( amblystegium riparium ) and thick mats of coarse , blue - green algae .
the species appears to be endemic to the sources and upper portions of the san marcos river .
the limited range of the san marcos salamander comprises the san marcos springs , spring lake , and a few hundred feet of the san marcos river . the most recent estimates of population size indicate there are probably around 50 , 000 individuals . tupa and davis ( 1976 ) estimated there about 23 , 000 in algal mats , and nelson ( 1993 ) estimated about 25 , 000 in rocks in spring lake and about 5 , 200 below the lake .
although the population appears relatively stable for the moment , the salamander is threatened by potential degradation or modification of its very limited habitat . increasing residential and agricultural development along with rising demand for water for human and agricultural uses may cause the spring sources become dry intermittently . the key to preserving the san marcos salamander is controlling the amount of water pumped out of the edwards aquifer .
a canoer glides past submerged streamers of texas wild rice in the san marcos river .
at left , tubers co - exist with wild rice in sewell park , just below aquarena springs . at right , drooping stalks above the surface produce grain - like seeds .
texas wildrice is an aquatic grass with thin , flat , elongated leaves that are typically immersed and long - streaming in river currents . leaves often grow as long as 1 . 5 meters ( 57 inches ) . flower stalks , when present , extend above the surface of the water , sometimes to a height of 1 meter ( 40 inches ) , and produce drooping heads of profuse grain - like seeds . the plant flowers and sets seed at irregular intervals from april to november . seeding plants have become increasingly rare in the wild . it was listed as federally endangered on april 26 , 1978 and state endangered on april 29 , 1983 . it was the first texas plant to be placed on the endangered species list . the leaves are linear , elongate , green , to 45 in . long , 1 / 4 to 1 in . wide . flowers are arranged in a narrow panicle , 6 - 13 in . long , 1 / 2 to 4 in . wide , spreading male branches below , tighter female branches above ; pikelet with one flower without glumes ; male spikelets 1 / 4 - 1 / 2 in . long . 1 / 16 - 1 / 8 in . wide ; female spikelets 5 / 16 - 1 / 2 in . long 1 / 16 - 1 / 8 in . wide , tipped by rough bristles 3 / 8 - 1 3 / 8 in . long ; flowering spring and autumn .
texas wildrice forms large clones or masses of clones that firmly root in gravel shallows near the middle of the river . this plant is adapted to fast - flowing water of high quality and constant year - round temperatures as provided by adequate spring flows . silting , disturbance of the bottom , or stagnant water will kill off plants .
this wildrice was once abundant in the san marcos river , in contiguous irrigation ditches with constant flows , and in spring lake at the river ' s headwaters . in the 1930 ' s it was so abundant that a local irrigation company considered it a difficult task to keep plants from clogging its ditches .
texas wildrice is currently distributed along the upper four miles of the river in and near the city of san marcos . in august of 2011 , the texas parks and wildlife department proposed designating this stretch of the river a state scientific area , which is allowable under state law for the purposes of education , research , and preservation of plant and animal life .
the major reason for decline of the san marcos river habitat has been increased pumping and diversion of edwards aquifer groundwater . decreased spring outflow lowers the water level of the river and exposes the shallows where texas wildrice typically would grow . river dredging and damming , riverside construction , and bottomland cultivation have destroyed plants , altered stream flows and temperature , or increased siltation . in the past , intensive harvesting of the seed crop inhibited successful reproduction . because most of the remaining population is in the urban area of san marcos , botanists have suggested that transplanting wildrice to some other location is the species only hope of survival . however , the fish and wildlife service stresses that every effort must be made to preserve the species in its native habitat . efforts to grow texas wildrice in cultivation and to transplant it have met with limited success . in the 1970 ' s , botanists attempted to establish a new population in salado creek with cultivated plants , but recreational activities continually disturbed transplanted clones . from 1976 to 1982 , nursery grown plants were transplanted to various sites in central texas . no new populations resulted . the fish and wildlife service recovery plan recommends that a public education program be established , aimed at minimizing recreational disturbance of wildrice in the san marcos river . ultimately , long term protection will require a management program to balance the water needs of the human population with the requirements of a healthy san marcos river ecosystem .
the comal springs riffle beetle is a small aquatic , surface - dwelling species in the family elmidae . adult comal springs riffle beetles are about 1 / 8 inch long , with females slightly larger than males . the closest relative of h . comalensis appears to be h . glabra , a species that occurs farther to the west in the big bend region ( bosse , et al . , 1988 ) . some riffle beetle species can fly ( brown , 1987 ) , but the hind wings of h . comalensis are short and almost certainly non - functional , making the species incapable of this mode of dispersal ( bosse , et al . , 1988 ) .
unlike the other two aquatic invertebrate organisms listed here , the comal springs riffle beetle is not a subterranean species . it occurs in the gravel substrate and shallow riffles in spring runs . larvae have been collected with adults in the gravel substrate of the spring headwaters and not on submerged wood as is typical of most
. usual water depth in occupied habitat is 2 to 10 centimeters ( 1 to 4 in ) although the beetle may also occur in slightly deeper areas within the spring runs . populations have been reported to reach their greatest densities from february to april
and a single specimen was collected from san marcos springs 32 km ( 20 mi ) to the northeast .
it was first collected by bosse in 1976 and was described by bosse , et al . , in 1988 . nothing is known about whether this species may have historically ranged in other springs that are now dry almost all the time , such as san pedro springs and san antonio springs .
the comal springs riffle beetle is known from comal springs and san marcos springs .
because conservation and recovery of the three listed aquatic invertebrate species are very similar , they are discussed together at the end of this page .
the comal springs dryopid beetle is the only known subterranean member of the beetle family dryopidae . adult comal springs dryopid beetles are about 1 / 8 inch long . they have vestigial ( non - functional ) eyes , are weakly pigmented , translucent , and thin - skinned .
elmid and dryopid beetles live primarily in flowing , uncontaminated waters . collection records for the comal springs dryopid beetle are primarily from spring run 2 at comal springs , but they have also been collected from runs 3 and 4 at comal and from fern bank springs about 20 miles to the northeast in hays county . collections have been from april through august . most of the specimens have been taken from drift nets or from inside the spring orifices . although the larvae of the comal springs dryopid beetle have been collected in drift nets positioned over the spring openings , they are presumed to be associated with air - filled voids inside the spring orifices since all other known dryopid beetle larvae are terrestrial . unlike peck ' s cave amphipod , the comal springs dryopid beetle does not swim , and it may have a smaller range within the aquifer .
the comal springs dryopid beetle is a recently discovered species . it was first collected in 1987 and described as a new genus and species by barr & spangler , 1992 . nothing is known about whether this species may have historically ranged in other springs that are now dry almost all the time , such as san pedro springs and san antonio springs .
the comal springs dryopid beetle is known from comal springs and fern bank springs ( hays county ) . the exact depth and subterranean extent of the range of the comal springs dryopid beetle is not precisely known because of a lack of methodologies available for studying karst aquifer systems and the organisms that inhabit such systems . presumably an interconnected area , the subterranean portion of this habitat , provides for feeding , growth , survival , and reproduction of the comal springs dryopid beetle . however , no specimens have appeared in collections from 22 artesian and pumped wells flowing from the edwards aquifer , suggesting this species may be confined to small areas surrounding the spring openings and is not distributed throughout the aquifer ( barr , 1993 ) . barr ( 1993 ) also surveyed nine springs in bexar , comal , and hays counties considered most likely to provide habitat for endemic invertebrates and found stygoparnus comalensis only at comal and fern bank springs .
peck ' s cave amphipod is a subterranean , aquatic crustacean in the family crangonyctidae . like all members of the exclusively subterranean genus stygobromus , this species is eyeless and unpigmented . the fish and wildlife service has used
cave amphipod
as a generic common name for members of this genus , and this name was simply transliterated as
peck ' s cave amphipod
without reference to a particular cave .
over 300 specimens of peck ' s cave amphipod have been collected since its description . most specimens were netted from crevices in rock and gravel near the three largest orifices of comal springs on the west side of landa park in comal county
. despite extensive collecting efforts , no specimens have been found in other areas of the edwards aquifer , indicating that its primary habitat is a zone of permanent darkness in the underground aquifer feeding the springs . above ground , individuals are easy prey for predators , but they usually take shelter in the rock and gravel crevices and may succeed in reentering the spring orifice . in 1993 barr got most specimens in drift nets at spring orifices and found them less often as she moved downstream , supporting the notion they may be easy prey and do not likely survive for long outside the aquifer .
nothing is known about whether this species may have historically ranged in other springs that are now dry almost all the time , such as san pedro springs and san antonio springs . the first recorded specimen was collected by peck at comal springs in june 1964 . reddell collected a second specimen at the same place in may 1965 . in 1967 , holsinger named the species stygonectes pecki , in peck ' s honor , selecting the 1965 specimen as the type specimen . later he included all the nominal stygonectes species in the synonymy of the large genus stygobromus .
peck ' s cave amphipod is known from comal springs and hueco springs , both in comal county . the exact depth and subterranean extent of the ranges of this species is not precisely known because of a lack of methodologies available for studying karst aquifer systems and the organisms that inhabit such systems . presumably an interconnected area , the subterranean portion of this habitat , provides for feeding , growth , survival , and reproduction of the peck ' s cave amphipod . however , no specimens have appeared in collections from 22 artesian and pumped wells flowing from the edwards aquifer ( barr , 1993 ) , suggesting this species may be confined to small areas surrounding the spring openings and is not distributed throughout the aquifer . barr also surveyed nine springs in bexar , comal , and hays counties considered most likely to provide habitat for endemic invertebrates and found stygobromus pecki only at comal and hueco springs .
conservation and management of the peck ' s cave amphipod , comal springs riffle beetle , and comal springs dryopid beetle are likely to involve protection and conservation of the edwards aquifer and springflow at comal , hueco , san marcos , and fern bank springs . these species ' very limited habitat is likely to be lost through drying or decreased volume of springflow during minor or severe drought . it is likely the effect of natural droughts in south central texas will increase in severity because of the large increase in human groundwater withdrawals . many possible effects of reduced springflow exist . these include changes in the chemical composition of the water in the aquifer and at the springs , a decrease in current velocity and corresponding increase in siltation , and an increase in temperature and temperature fluctuations in the aquatic habitat ( mckinney & watkins , 1993 ) .
another threat to the habitat of these species is the potential for groundwater contamination . pollutants of concern include those associated with human sewage , leaking underground storage tanks , animal / feedlot waste , agricultural chemicals ( especially insecticides , herbicides , and fertilizers ) and urban runoff ( including pesticides , fertilizers , and detergents ) .
pipeline , highway , and railway transportation of hydrocarbons and other potentially harmful materials in the edwards aquifer recharge zone and its watershed , with the attendant possibility of accidents , present a particular risk to water quality in comal and san marcos springs . comal and san marcos springs are both located in urbanized areas . hueco springs is located alongside river road , which is heavily traveled for recreation on the guadalupe river , and may be susceptible to road runoff and spills related to traffic . fern bank springs is in a relatively remote , rural location and its principal vulnerability is probably to contaminants associated with leaking septic tanks , animal / feedlot wastes , and agricultural chemicals .
although these species are fully aquatic and two of the three require flowing water for respiration , the absolute low water limits for survival are not known . they survived the drought of the middle 1950 ' s , which resulted in cessation of flow at comal springs from june 13 through november 3 , 1956 . hueco springs is documented to have gone dry in the past
these invertebrates were not extirpated by the only recorded temporary cessation of springflow . however , given that they are fully aquatic and that no water was present in the springs for a period of several months , they were probably negatively impacted . these species are not likely adapted to surviving long periods of drying ( up to several years in duration ) that may occur in the absence of a water management plan for the edwards aquifer that accommodates the needs of these invertebrates .
stagnation of water may be a limiting condition , particularly for the comal springs dryopid beetle and peck ' s cave amphipod . stagnation of water and / or drying within the spring runs and the photic ( lighted ) zone of the spring orifices would probably be limiting for the comal springs riffle beetle because natural water flow is considered important to the respiration and therefore survival of this invertebrate species . elmid and dryopid beetles have a mass of tiny , hydrophobic ( unwettable ) hairs on their underside where they maintain a thin bubble of air through which gas exchange occurs ( chapman , 1982 ) . this method of respiration loses its effectiveness as the level of dissolved oxygen in the water decreases . a number of aquatic insects that use dissolved oxygen rely on flowing water to obtain oxygen .
at present , competition is not known to be a significant threat to these species . however , two exotic snail species , thiara granifera and thiara tuberculata , are common in the spring runs and , as grazers , may compete for food . another exotic species , the giant ramshorn snail ( marisa cornuarietis ) , is present in two of the spring runs and may colonize the other runs at low flow levels . marisa can have a tremendous impact on vegetation , that in turn may affect the habitat for surface - dwelling grazers like the riffle beetle .
in july of 2007 , the u . s . fish and wildlife service designated about 50 acres around four edwards springs as critical habitat for aquatic invertebrate species . although they were listed in 1997 , the u . s . fish & wildlife service did not designate any critical habitat , leading to a 2003 lawsuit by the center for biological diversity . under the bush administration , fish & wildlife service officials contended that designating critical habitat has little effect on protecting species . the center for biological diversity disagreed , and the wildlife service made the designation as part of a settlement . such a designation requires federal agencies to analyze activities they undertake , fund , or permit to determine if there may be any harm to the species ' habitat . if so , they must consult with the fish & wildlife service to determine how to eliminate or reduce the impacts to an acceptable level .
the initial designation of 50 acres as critical habitat was deemed insufficient by scientists because it included only surface water and not the underground orifices critical to the species’ survival . so the center for biological diversity and its allies filed suit again , resulting in a new proposal that was announced in october 2012 .
the new proposal expands the critical habitat and includes new subsurface areas for the dryopid beetle and the peck’s cave amphipod . in all , 169 acres of critical habitat are being proposed . the habitat areas overlap and consist of 39 acres of surface habitat and 139 acres of subsurface habitat for the comal springs dryopid beetle ; 38 surface acres and 138 subsurface acres for the peck’s cave amphipod ; and 54 acres of protected surface habitat for the comal springs riffle beetle .
in 1992 , several local groups , ( the alamo group of the sierra club , the balcones canyonlands conservation coalition , the helotes creek association , the texas cave management association , and texas speleological association ) petitioned the us fish and wildlife service to add the nine species of karst invertebrates to the list of threatened and endangered wildlife . the nine species of invertebrates are known only from caves in the northern and northwest parts of bexar county . in december 2000 the fish and wildlife service designated the nine species as endangered under the endangered species act .
invertebrates are animals without internal skeletons or backbones such as butterflies , beetles , grasshoppers and spiders . the nine bexar county species listed as endangered include three beetles , five spiders , and one harvestman , a relative of the common household daddy - longlegs . although small , ranging from less than 2 millimeters to 9 millimeters long , and generally overlooked because they spend their entire lives underground , these invertebrates are biologically and ecologically unique . they resemble creatures out of tim burton ' s animation , with eyes that are either very small or entirely absent , and bodies that are long and thin , with no coloration , appearing white but actually being transparent .
four of the species are currently only known from one cave and three others are only known from two to eight caves . it is likely these species also exist in other caves on private property which the fish & wildlife service were not allowed to inspect . although these species are known only from caves , they may also use karst passages that are too small for people or that have no known entrance at the surface . the number of caves known to contain these species is likely to increase in the future as more caves are discovered and inspected . the listing of these species was not based on a known decline in the number of individuals or the known locations , but rather on evidence that all these species are subject to threats to their continued existence throughout all or most of their range .
these species are currently being threatened by the rapid pace of development around san antonio and northern bexar county . development can degrade the cave environment through increased vandalism , contamination from sewer or septic tank leaks , storm water run - off , pesticides , or chemical spills . development can also destroy the cave outright through digging or filling . these species are also threatened by the invasion of non - native fire ants which can prey upon them as well as compete with them for their limited sources of food .
a number of the caves where these species are found are located on the texas parks and wildlife department ' s government canyon state natural area and the u . s . army ' s camp bullis , both of which have developed and implemented protective management plans .
the invertebrates are highly adapted to their underground home , an environment which has a very stable temperature ; very high , constant humidity ; and little food . the lack of food and stability of their environment leads to an ecosystem with very few species . this makes cave environments valuable areas for ecological research . it also means that a sudden change in the environment or loss of a species could quickly wipe out the entire ecosystem .
ecologically , cave invertebrates can be described as more similar to large mammals like elephants than to their invertebrate cousins which live on the surface . like elephants , they have few offspring and live relatively long lives ( for invertebrates ) , a characteristic ecologists call
k - selected
. this also means their populations are more sensitive to losing even fairly small numbers of individuals , and that it takes a long time for their population sizes to recover from any catastrophe .
the surface environment of karst areas is also an integral part of the habitat needed by the animals inhabiting the underground areas . because plants cannot grow in the blackness of caves , the cave ecosystem is entirely dependent on input from the outside . food in a cave can come either through animals that cave biologists call
trogloxenes
, which roost in the cave but forage for food on the outside , like bats , mice , or cave crickets , or through organic material like leaves being washed into the cave entrance or filtered in through the ground above the cave . mammal feces provide a medium for the growth of fungi and , subsequently , localized population blooms of several species of tiny , hopping insects . these insects reproduce rapidly on rich food sources and may become prey for some predatory cave invertebrates . the nine listed invertebrates are probably predaceous and eat the eggs , larvae , or adults of other cave invertebrates .


pirania is a genus of sponge known from the middle cambrian burgess shale and the ordovician fezouata formation .

198 specimens of pirania are known from the greater phyllopod bed , where they comprise 0.38 % of the community .

pirania

other deposits : pirania auraeum botting , 2007 from the lower ordovician of morocco ( botting , 2007 ) ; pirania llanfawrensis botting , 2004 from the upper ordovician of england ( botting , 2004 ) .
pirania is common in most burgess shale sites but comprises only 0 . 38 % of the walcott quarry community ( caron and jackson , 2008 ) .
pirania is considered a primitive demosponge ( rigby , 1986 ) . demosponges , the same group that are harvested as bath sponges , represent the largest class of sponges today .
pirania – from mount saint piran ( 2 , 649 m ) , situated in the bow river valley in banff national park , alberta . samuel allen named mount st . piran after the patron saint of cornwall in 1894 .
3d animation of pirania muricata and other sponges ( choia ridleyi , diagoniella cyathiformis , eiffelia globosa , hazelia conferta , vauxia bellula , and wapkia elongata ) and chancelloria eros a sponge - like form covered of star - shaped spines .
pirania was first described by walcott ( 1920 ) . rigby ( 1986 ) redescribed this sponge and concluded that the skeleton is composed of hexagonally arranged canals , large pointed spicules and tufts of small spicules . this sponge was also reviewed by rigby and collins based on new material collected by the royal ontario museum ( 2004 ) .
pirania would have lived attached to the sea floor . particles of organic matter were extracted from the water as they passed through canals in the sponge’s wall . the brachiopods nisusia and micromitra a range of other sponges and even juvenile chancelloriids are often found attached to the long spicules of this sponge , possibly to avoid higher turbidity levels near the seafloor .
pirania is a thick - walled cylindrical sponge that can have up to four branches . the skeleton of the sponge is composed of tufts of small spicules and has very distinctive long pointed spicules that emerge from the external wall . long canals perforate the wall of the sponge to allow water flow through it . branching occurs close to the base of the sponge .
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muricata – from the latin muricatus , “pointed , or full of sharp points . ” the name refers to the large pointed spicules extending out from the wall of the sponge .
lectotype – usnm 66495 ( erroneously referred as 66496 in rigby , 1986 ) , in the national museum of natural history , smithsonian institution , washington , dc , usa .
middle cambrian , bathyuriscus - elrathina zone ( approximately 505 million years ago ) .
the walcott quarry on fossil ridge . the trilobite beds and tulip beds ( s7 ) on mount stephen and several smaller sites on mount field , mount stephen and mount odaray .
botting , j . p . 2004 . an exceptional caradoc sponge fauna from the llanfawr quarries , central wales and phylogenetic implications . journal of systematic paleontology , 2 : 31 - 63 .
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