Common name of Iophon proximum
 
Common Name Chilean breadcrumb sponge
Language English
Type Vernacular
Official Trade Name No
Rank 3 - (Other common name)
Country Chile
Locality
Ref. Häussermann, V. and G. Försterra, 2009
Life Stage juveniles and adults
Sex females and males
Core primary lexeme
1st Modifier inanimate object
2nd Modifier person (eponym)
Remarks 'sponge', from Latin 'spongia', i.e., 'sea animal from which a sponge comes'.
Glossary [ e.g. cnidaria]
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