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An updated checklist of shallow Water Marine Sponges (Phylum: Porifera) of the Gulf of Kachchh (India) with additional new distributional records

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Author Affiliations

  • 1ICMR-National Institute for Research in Tuberculosis, Chetpet, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600031, India
  • 2Marine National Park, Forest Colony, Jamnagar-Gujarat 361001, India
  • 3Zoological Survey of India-Field Station, Forest Colony, Jamnagar-Gujarat 361001, India
  • 4Zoological Survey of India-Field Station, Forest Colony, Jamnagar-Gujarat 361001, India

Res. J. Marine Sci., Volume 12, Issue (2), Pages 1-8, December,13 (2024)

Abstract

Marine sponges play an essential ecological role in the recycling of resources within coral reef ecosystems. The Gulf of Kachchh, situated along the north-west coast of India, is not only one of the largest shallow water marine habitats but also boasts a rich diversity of marine sponges. Sponges are often referred to as "chemical factories" in the marine environment due to their prolific production of a wide range of chemically diverse compounds. These compounds are not only diverse but also possess remarkable bioactive properties. As a result, sponge-derived compounds have gained significant attention for their potential therapeutic applications. Currently, a number of these promising compounds are undergoing clinical and pre-clinical trials for various medical purposes. Despite the limited research available on the diversity of marine sponges in the Gulf of Kachchh, there has been a lack of recent studies to update our knowledge of their biodiversity and taxonomical validity. The present study aims to fill this gap by providing a comprehensive biodiversity and distributional record. In this study, we have identified and added six sponge species, representing five genera, as new records to the Gulf of Kachchh's marine sponge diversity. These newly identified genera include Callyspongia (n=1), Chondrilla (n=1), Haliclona (n=2), Lissodendoryx (n=1), and Topsentia (n=1). Furthermore, this study offers an updated checklist that includes taxonomically valid information for a total of 93 sponge species, spanning 60 genera, 42 families, and 17 orders, all of which have been recorded in the Gulf of Kachchh. This comprehensive record contributes significantly to our understanding of the marine sponge diversity in this region and serves as a valuable resource for future research and conservation efforts.

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