Macandrewia


Macandrewia is a genus of sea sponges, and is the only genus in the monotypic family Macandrewiidae.

Description

Species are cup-shaped, expanded, more or less sinuate or lobed. They are attached to the substrate by a more solid base. They are covered by a fleshy layer. It is supported by a siliceous cup-shaped axis. The upper surface is covered in of pores, which are grouped into roses which are surrounded by radiating grooves. The lower surface is non-porous.

Species

The following species are recognised:
  • Macandrewia auris Lendenfeld, 1907
  • Macandrewia azorica Gray, 1859
  • Macandrewia clavatella
  • Macandrewia minima Carvalho & Xavier, 2020
  • Macandrewia ramosa Topsent, 1904
  • Macandrewia rigida Lévi & Lévi, 1989
  • Macandrewia robusta Topsent, 1904
  • Macandrewia schusterae Carvalho & Xavier, 2020
  • Macandrewia spinifoliata Lévi & Lévi, 1983