Haeckel, E. (1889). Report on the deep-sea Keratosa collected by H.M.S. Challenger during the years 1873-76. Report on the Scientific Results of the Voyage of H.M.S. Challenger during the years 1873–76. Zoology. 32 (part 82): 1-92, pls 1-8.

original description

Laubenfels, M.W. de. (1936). A Discussion of the Sponge Fauna of the Dry Tortugas in Particular and the West Indies in General, with Material for a Revision of the Families and Orders of the Porifera. Carnegie Institute of Washington Publication. 467 (Tortugas Laboratory Paper 30) 1-225, pls 1-22.

subsequent type designation

Neave, S.A. (1939 - 1996). Nomenclator Zoologicus. vol. 1-10 Online.

additional source

Tendal, O.; van der Land, J. (2001). Xenophyophora, in: Costello, M.J. et al. (Ed.) (2001). European register of marine species: a check-list of the marine species in Europe and a bibliography of guides to their identification. Collection Patrimoines Naturels, 50: pp. 78-79

basis of record