The Effect of Depth on the Morphology, Bacterial Clearance, and Respiration of the Mediterranean Sponge <i>Chondrosia reniformis</i> (Nardo, 1847)

The Effect of Depth on the Morphology, Bacterial Clearance, and Respiration of the Mediterranean Sponge <i>Chondrosia reniformis</i> (Nardo, 1847)

To support the successful application of sponges for water purification and collagen production, we evaluated the effect of depth on sponge morphology, growth, physiology, and functioning. Specimens of Eastern Mediterranean populations of the sponge <i>Chondrosia reniformis</i> (Nardo, 1...

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Main Authors: Mert Gökalp, Tjitske Kooistra, Miguel Soares Rocha, Tiago H. Silva, Ronald Osinga, AlberTinka J. Murk, Tim Wijgerde
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-07-01
Series:Marine Drugs
Subjects:
sponge
osculum size
respiration
clearance rate
depth
<i>Chondrosia reniformis</i>
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-3397/18/7/358

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