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Sarà, M.; Bavestrello, G. (1995). Tethya omanensis, a remarkable new species from an Oman cave (Porifera, Demospongiae). Italian Journal of Zoology. 62 (1): 23-27.
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Sarà, M.; Bavestrello, G.
1995
<i>Tethya omanensis</i>, a remarkable new species from an Oman cave (Porifera, Demospongiae).
Italian Journal of Zoology
62 (1): 23-27
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In a small marine cave of the Oman coasts in the Gulf of Oman a species new for science, Tethya omanensis (Porifera, Demospongiae), has been found. The cave, Tiwi Sink Hole, shows very peculiar hydrological parameters such as low salinity, high temperature and lack of hydrodynamism. As omanensis is distinguished in the genus Tethya by uncommon spicular characters, it was suggested that these traits represent a special adaptation of the
species to its habitat.
Northern Indian Ocean
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Tethya omanensis Sarà & Bavestrello, 1995 (original description)
Gulf of Oman for Tethya omanensis Sarà & Bavestrello, 1995
Holotype MSNG 48598, geounit Gulf of Oman, identified as Tethya omanensis Sarà & Bavestrello, 1995