taxonID	type	format	identifier	references	title	description	created	creator	contributor	publisher	audience	source	license	rightsHolder	datasetID
71628244AE39FFFB5AD2A11662C3FDD4.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/14746051/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14746051	FIGURE 2. External morphology, skeletal architecture and spicule complement of Ancorina corticata Lévi, 1964. A—Lab photograph of whole-body image of preserved specimen.B –Skeletal architecture on transverse view. Spicule complement—C— Oxea I. D—Oxea II. E—Plagiotriaene I. F—Plagiotriaene II. G—Plagiotriaene III. H—Plagiotriaene extremities. I—Oxyasters. J—Acanthoxyaster. K—Acanthoxyaster (reduced tetract). L—Sanidaster. Scale bars on figure.	FIGURE 2. External morphology, skeletal architecture and spicule complement of Ancorina corticata Lévi, 1964. A—Lab photograph of whole-body image of preserved specimen.B –Skeletal architecture on transverse view. Spicule complement—C— Oxea I. D—Oxea II. E—Plagiotriaene I. F—Plagiotriaene II. G—Plagiotriaene III. H—Plagiotriaene extremities. I—Oxyasters. J—Acanthoxyaster. K—Acanthoxyaster (reduced tetract). L—Sanidaster. Scale bars on figure.	2025-01-22	Payne, Robyn P.;Samaai, Toufiek;Janson, Liesl;Kerwath, Sven E.;Gibbons, Mark J.		Zenodo	biologists	Payne, Robyn P.;Samaai, Toufiek;Janson, Liesl;Kerwath, Sven E.;Gibbons, Mark J.			
71628244AE3CFFF55AD2A03F67D4FC68.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/14746053/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14746053	FIGURE 3. External morphology, skeletal architecture and spicule complement of Chelotropella alexrogersi sp. nov. A—Lab photograph of whole-body image of preserved Holotype specimen. B—Skeletal architecture on transverse view (holotype). C—Deeper choanosomal mesohyle with apparent larger oxeas and calthrops transversing the radial architecture (holotype). D— Choanosomal architecture showing radial skeleton with calthrops intertwined (holotype). Spicule complement—E—Oxea. F— Dichotriaene I. G—Dichotriaene II. H—Anatriaene. I—Plagiotriaene. J—Calthrop I. K—Calthrop II. L—Strongyloacanthaster. Scale bars on figure.	FIGURE 3. External morphology, skeletal architecture and spicule complement of Chelotropella alexrogersi sp. nov. A—Lab photograph of whole-body image of preserved Holotype specimen. B—Skeletal architecture on transverse view (holotype). C—Deeper choanosomal mesohyle with apparent larger oxeas and calthrops transversing the radial architecture (holotype). D— Choanosomal architecture showing radial skeleton with calthrops intertwined (holotype). Spicule complement—E—Oxea. F— Dichotriaene I. G—Dichotriaene II. H—Anatriaene. I—Plagiotriaene. J—Calthrop I. K—Calthrop II. L—Strongyloacanthaster. Scale bars on figure.	2025-01-22	Payne, Robyn P.;Samaai, Toufiek;Janson, Liesl;Kerwath, Sven E.;Gibbons, Mark J.		Zenodo	biologists	Payne, Robyn P.;Samaai, Toufiek;Janson, Liesl;Kerwath, Sven E.;Gibbons, Mark J.			
71628244AE3CFFF55AD2A03F67D4FC68.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/14746047/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14746047	FIGURE 1. A) Map showing the location of Walters Shoal Seamount (red circle) within the bathymetric context of the Western Indian Ocean region (generated using QGIS v.2.6.1; available: qgis.osgeo.org/en/site/). B) Bathymetric map of Walters Shoal Seamount (generated using Surfer 9; Golden Software, available: www.goldensoftware.com). C) Bathymetric map of Walters Shoal Seamount (generated using Surfer 9; Golden Software, available: www.goldensoftware.com), with sled (S), dive (D) and lobster trap (LT) sampling locations.	FIGURE 1. A) Map showing the location of Walters Shoal Seamount (red circle) within the bathymetric context of the Western Indian Ocean region (generated using QGIS v.2.6.1; available: qgis.osgeo.org/en/site/). B) Bathymetric map of Walters Shoal Seamount (generated using Surfer 9; Golden Software, available: www.goldensoftware.com). C) Bathymetric map of Walters Shoal Seamount (generated using Surfer 9; Golden Software, available: www.goldensoftware.com), with sled (S), dive (D) and lobster trap (LT) sampling locations.	2025-01-22	Payne, Robyn P.;Samaai, Toufiek;Janson, Liesl;Kerwath, Sven E.;Gibbons, Mark J.		Zenodo	biologists	Payne, Robyn P.;Samaai, Toufiek;Janson, Liesl;Kerwath, Sven E.;Gibbons, Mark J.			
71628244AE32FFF15AD2A7F8650CF954.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/14746055/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14746055	FIGURE 4. External morphology, skeletal architecture and spicule complement of Penares waltershoalensis sp. nov. A— Lab photograph of whole-body image of preserved Holotype specimen. B—Skeletal architecture on transverse view showing ectosomal layer (holotype), C—Skeletal architecture showing confused choanosomal skeleton, comprising of oxeas arranged in a disorderly fashion (holotype). Spicule complement—D—Oxea I. E—Oxea II. F—Oxea III. G—Dichotriaene I. H— Dichotriaene II. I—Microxea. J—Acanthoxyaster. Scale bars on figure.	FIGURE 4. External morphology, skeletal architecture and spicule complement of Penares waltershoalensis sp. nov. A— Lab photograph of whole-body image of preserved Holotype specimen. B—Skeletal architecture on transverse view showing ectosomal layer (holotype), C—Skeletal architecture showing confused choanosomal skeleton, comprising of oxeas arranged in a disorderly fashion (holotype). Spicule complement—D—Oxea I. E—Oxea II. F—Oxea III. G—Dichotriaene I. H— Dichotriaene II. I—Microxea. J—Acanthoxyaster. Scale bars on figure.	2025-01-22	Payne, Robyn P.;Samaai, Toufiek;Janson, Liesl;Kerwath, Sven E.;Gibbons, Mark J.		Zenodo	biologists	Payne, Robyn P.;Samaai, Toufiek;Janson, Liesl;Kerwath, Sven E.;Gibbons, Mark J.			
71628244AE32FFF15AD2A7F8650CF954.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/14746047/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14746047	FIGURE 1. A) Map showing the location of Walters Shoal Seamount (red circle) within the bathymetric context of the Western Indian Ocean region (generated using QGIS v.2.6.1; available: qgis.osgeo.org/en/site/). B) Bathymetric map of Walters Shoal Seamount (generated using Surfer 9; Golden Software, available: www.goldensoftware.com). C) Bathymetric map of Walters Shoal Seamount (generated using Surfer 9; Golden Software, available: www.goldensoftware.com), with sled (S), dive (D) and lobster trap (LT) sampling locations.	FIGURE 1. A) Map showing the location of Walters Shoal Seamount (red circle) within the bathymetric context of the Western Indian Ocean region (generated using QGIS v.2.6.1; available: qgis.osgeo.org/en/site/). B) Bathymetric map of Walters Shoal Seamount (generated using Surfer 9; Golden Software, available: www.goldensoftware.com). C) Bathymetric map of Walters Shoal Seamount (generated using Surfer 9; Golden Software, available: www.goldensoftware.com), with sled (S), dive (D) and lobster trap (LT) sampling locations.	2025-01-22	Payne, Robyn P.;Samaai, Toufiek;Janson, Liesl;Kerwath, Sven E.;Gibbons, Mark J.		Zenodo	biologists	Payne, Robyn P.;Samaai, Toufiek;Janson, Liesl;Kerwath, Sven E.;Gibbons, Mark J.			
71628244AE32FFF15AD2A7F8650CF954.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/14746067/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14746067	FIGURE 7. External morphology, skeletal architecture and spicule complement of Ptilocaulis ramosus sp. nov. A—Lab photograph of whole-body image of preserved Holotype specimen. B—Skeletal architecture on transverse view of a dense interwoven mass of sinuous styles. C—Close up view of interwoven sinuous styles. D—Plumoreticulated axis. E—Styles. Scale bars on figure.	FIGURE 7. External morphology, skeletal architecture and spicule complement of Ptilocaulis ramosus sp. nov. A—Lab photograph of whole-body image of preserved Holotype specimen. B—Skeletal architecture on transverse view of a dense interwoven mass of sinuous styles. C—Close up view of interwoven sinuous styles. D—Plumoreticulated axis. E—Styles. Scale bars on figure.	2025-01-22	Payne, Robyn P.;Samaai, Toufiek;Janson, Liesl;Kerwath, Sven E.;Gibbons, Mark J.		Zenodo	biologists	Payne, Robyn P.;Samaai, Toufiek;Janson, Liesl;Kerwath, Sven E.;Gibbons, Mark J.			
71628244AE32FFF15AD2A7F8650CF954.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/14746051/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14746051	FIGURE 2. External morphology, skeletal architecture and spicule complement of Ancorina corticata Lévi, 1964. A—Lab photograph of whole-body image of preserved specimen.B –Skeletal architecture on transverse view. Spicule complement—C— Oxea I. D—Oxea II. E—Plagiotriaene I. F—Plagiotriaene II. G—Plagiotriaene III. H—Plagiotriaene extremities. I—Oxyasters. J—Acanthoxyaster. K—Acanthoxyaster (reduced tetract). L—Sanidaster. Scale bars on figure.	FIGURE 2. External morphology, skeletal architecture and spicule complement of Ancorina corticata Lévi, 1964. A—Lab photograph of whole-body image of preserved specimen.B –Skeletal architecture on transverse view. Spicule complement—C— Oxea I. D—Oxea II. E—Plagiotriaene I. F—Plagiotriaene II. G—Plagiotriaene III. H—Plagiotriaene extremities. I—Oxyasters. J—Acanthoxyaster. K—Acanthoxyaster (reduced tetract). L—Sanidaster. Scale bars on figure.	2025-01-22	Payne, Robyn P.;Samaai, Toufiek;Janson, Liesl;Kerwath, Sven E.;Gibbons, Mark J.		Zenodo	biologists	Payne, Robyn P.;Samaai, Toufiek;Janson, Liesl;Kerwath, Sven E.;Gibbons, Mark J.			
71628244AE32FFF15AD2A7F8650CF954.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/14746053/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14746053	FIGURE 3. External morphology, skeletal architecture and spicule complement of Chelotropella alexrogersi sp. nov. A—Lab photograph of whole-body image of preserved Holotype specimen. B—Skeletal architecture on transverse view (holotype). C—Deeper choanosomal mesohyle with apparent larger oxeas and calthrops transversing the radial architecture (holotype). D— Choanosomal architecture showing radial skeleton with calthrops intertwined (holotype). Spicule complement—E—Oxea. F— Dichotriaene I. G—Dichotriaene II. H—Anatriaene. I—Plagiotriaene. J—Calthrop I. K—Calthrop II. L—Strongyloacanthaster. Scale bars on figure.	FIGURE 3. External morphology, skeletal architecture and spicule complement of Chelotropella alexrogersi sp. nov. A—Lab photograph of whole-body image of preserved Holotype specimen. B—Skeletal architecture on transverse view (holotype). C—Deeper choanosomal mesohyle with apparent larger oxeas and calthrops transversing the radial architecture (holotype). D— Choanosomal architecture showing radial skeleton with calthrops intertwined (holotype). Spicule complement—E—Oxea. F— Dichotriaene I. G—Dichotriaene II. H—Anatriaene. I—Plagiotriaene. J—Calthrop I. K—Calthrop II. L—Strongyloacanthaster. Scale bars on figure.	2025-01-22	Payne, Robyn P.;Samaai, Toufiek;Janson, Liesl;Kerwath, Sven E.;Gibbons, Mark J.		Zenodo	biologists	Payne, Robyn P.;Samaai, Toufiek;Janson, Liesl;Kerwath, Sven E.;Gibbons, Mark J.			
71628244AE37FFED5AD2A39F633CFDF0.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/14746061/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14746061	FIGURE 5. External morphology, skeletal architecture and spicule complement of Tethya muricyi sp. nov. A—Lab photograph of whole-body image of preserved Holotype specimen. B—Skeletal architecture on transverse view showing radial architecture and scattered spherasters in choanosome. Spicule complement—C—Anisostrongyloxea. D—Strongyle. E—Spherasters. F— Tylaster. G—Spheroxyasters. Scale bars on figure.	FIGURE 5. External morphology, skeletal architecture and spicule complement of Tethya muricyi sp. nov. A—Lab photograph of whole-body image of preserved Holotype specimen. B—Skeletal architecture on transverse view showing radial architecture and scattered spherasters in choanosome. Spicule complement—C—Anisostrongyloxea. D—Strongyle. E—Spherasters. F— Tylaster. G—Spheroxyasters. Scale bars on figure.	2025-01-22	Payne, Robyn P.;Samaai, Toufiek;Janson, Liesl;Kerwath, Sven E.;Gibbons, Mark J.		Zenodo	biologists	Payne, Robyn P.;Samaai, Toufiek;Janson, Liesl;Kerwath, Sven E.;Gibbons, Mark J.			
71628244AE37FFED5AD2A39F633CFDF0.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/14746047/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14746047	FIGURE 1. A) Map showing the location of Walters Shoal Seamount (red circle) within the bathymetric context of the Western Indian Ocean region (generated using QGIS v.2.6.1; available: qgis.osgeo.org/en/site/). B) Bathymetric map of Walters Shoal Seamount (generated using Surfer 9; Golden Software, available: www.goldensoftware.com). C) Bathymetric map of Walters Shoal Seamount (generated using Surfer 9; Golden Software, available: www.goldensoftware.com), with sled (S), dive (D) and lobster trap (LT) sampling locations.	FIGURE 1. A) Map showing the location of Walters Shoal Seamount (red circle) within the bathymetric context of the Western Indian Ocean region (generated using QGIS v.2.6.1; available: qgis.osgeo.org/en/site/). B) Bathymetric map of Walters Shoal Seamount (generated using Surfer 9; Golden Software, available: www.goldensoftware.com). C) Bathymetric map of Walters Shoal Seamount (generated using Surfer 9; Golden Software, available: www.goldensoftware.com), with sled (S), dive (D) and lobster trap (LT) sampling locations.	2025-01-22	Payne, Robyn P.;Samaai, Toufiek;Janson, Liesl;Kerwath, Sven E.;Gibbons, Mark J.		Zenodo	biologists	Payne, Robyn P.;Samaai, Toufiek;Janson, Liesl;Kerwath, Sven E.;Gibbons, Mark J.			
71628244AE2AFFEE5AD2A08567A1FAD8.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/14746063/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14746063	FIGURE 6. External morphology, skeletal architecture and spicule complement of Agelas kellyae sp. nov. A—Lab photograph of whole-body image of preserved Holotype specimen. B, C—Close up images of Skeletal architecture showing spongin fibres echinated by verticillate acanthostyles, D—Closeup image of fibre cored and echinated by verticillate acanthostyles. E—Verticillate acanthostyle I. F—Verticillate acanthostyle II. Scale bars on figure.	FIGURE 6. External morphology, skeletal architecture and spicule complement of Agelas kellyae sp. nov. A—Lab photograph of whole-body image of preserved Holotype specimen. B, C—Close up images of Skeletal architecture showing spongin fibres echinated by verticillate acanthostyles, D—Closeup image of fibre cored and echinated by verticillate acanthostyles. E—Verticillate acanthostyle I. F—Verticillate acanthostyle II. Scale bars on figure.	2025-01-22	Payne, Robyn P.;Samaai, Toufiek;Janson, Liesl;Kerwath, Sven E.;Gibbons, Mark J.		Zenodo	biologists	Payne, Robyn P.;Samaai, Toufiek;Janson, Liesl;Kerwath, Sven E.;Gibbons, Mark J.			
71628244AE2AFFEE5AD2A08567A1FAD8.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/14746047/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14746047	FIGURE 1. A) Map showing the location of Walters Shoal Seamount (red circle) within the bathymetric context of the Western Indian Ocean region (generated using QGIS v.2.6.1; available: qgis.osgeo.org/en/site/). B) Bathymetric map of Walters Shoal Seamount (generated using Surfer 9; Golden Software, available: www.goldensoftware.com). C) Bathymetric map of Walters Shoal Seamount (generated using Surfer 9; Golden Software, available: www.goldensoftware.com), with sled (S), dive (D) and lobster trap (LT) sampling locations.	FIGURE 1. A) Map showing the location of Walters Shoal Seamount (red circle) within the bathymetric context of the Western Indian Ocean region (generated using QGIS v.2.6.1; available: qgis.osgeo.org/en/site/). B) Bathymetric map of Walters Shoal Seamount (generated using Surfer 9; Golden Software, available: www.goldensoftware.com). C) Bathymetric map of Walters Shoal Seamount (generated using Surfer 9; Golden Software, available: www.goldensoftware.com), with sled (S), dive (D) and lobster trap (LT) sampling locations.	2025-01-22	Payne, Robyn P.;Samaai, Toufiek;Janson, Liesl;Kerwath, Sven E.;Gibbons, Mark J.		Zenodo	biologists	Payne, Robyn P.;Samaai, Toufiek;Janson, Liesl;Kerwath, Sven E.;Gibbons, Mark J.			
71628244AE29FFE95AD2A5AA6369FB48.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/14746067/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14746067	FIGURE 7. External morphology, skeletal architecture and spicule complement of Ptilocaulis ramosus sp. nov. A—Lab photograph of whole-body image of preserved Holotype specimen. B—Skeletal architecture on transverse view of a dense interwoven mass of sinuous styles. C—Close up view of interwoven sinuous styles. D—Plumoreticulated axis. E—Styles. Scale bars on figure.	FIGURE 7. External morphology, skeletal architecture and spicule complement of Ptilocaulis ramosus sp. nov. A—Lab photograph of whole-body image of preserved Holotype specimen. B—Skeletal architecture on transverse view of a dense interwoven mass of sinuous styles. C—Close up view of interwoven sinuous styles. D—Plumoreticulated axis. E—Styles. Scale bars on figure.	2025-01-22	Payne, Robyn P.;Samaai, Toufiek;Janson, Liesl;Kerwath, Sven E.;Gibbons, Mark J.		Zenodo	biologists	Payne, Robyn P.;Samaai, Toufiek;Janson, Liesl;Kerwath, Sven E.;Gibbons, Mark J.			
71628244AE29FFE95AD2A5AA6369FB48.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/14746047/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14746047	FIGURE 1. A) Map showing the location of Walters Shoal Seamount (red circle) within the bathymetric context of the Western Indian Ocean region (generated using QGIS v.2.6.1; available: qgis.osgeo.org/en/site/). B) Bathymetric map of Walters Shoal Seamount (generated using Surfer 9; Golden Software, available: www.goldensoftware.com). C) Bathymetric map of Walters Shoal Seamount (generated using Surfer 9; Golden Software, available: www.goldensoftware.com), with sled (S), dive (D) and lobster trap (LT) sampling locations.	FIGURE 1. A) Map showing the location of Walters Shoal Seamount (red circle) within the bathymetric context of the Western Indian Ocean region (generated using QGIS v.2.6.1; available: qgis.osgeo.org/en/site/). B) Bathymetric map of Walters Shoal Seamount (generated using Surfer 9; Golden Software, available: www.goldensoftware.com). C) Bathymetric map of Walters Shoal Seamount (generated using Surfer 9; Golden Software, available: www.goldensoftware.com), with sled (S), dive (D) and lobster trap (LT) sampling locations.	2025-01-22	Payne, Robyn P.;Samaai, Toufiek;Janson, Liesl;Kerwath, Sven E.;Gibbons, Mark J.		Zenodo	biologists	Payne, Robyn P.;Samaai, Toufiek;Janson, Liesl;Kerwath, Sven E.;Gibbons, Mark J.			
71628244AE2CFFE45AD2A18965DCFAE4.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/14746069/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14746069	FIGURE 8. External morphology, skeletal architecture and spicule complement of Halichondria (Halichondria) madagascarensis sp. nov. A—Lab photograph of whole-body image of preserved Holotype specimen, B, C—Skeletal architecture on transverse view. D—Oxea I. E—Oxea II. F—Oxea III. Scale bars on figure.	FIGURE 8. External morphology, skeletal architecture and spicule complement of Halichondria (Halichondria) madagascarensis sp. nov. A—Lab photograph of whole-body image of preserved Holotype specimen, B, C—Skeletal architecture on transverse view. D—Oxea I. E—Oxea II. F—Oxea III. Scale bars on figure.	2025-01-22	Payne, Robyn P.;Samaai, Toufiek;Janson, Liesl;Kerwath, Sven E.;Gibbons, Mark J.		Zenodo	biologists	Payne, Robyn P.;Samaai, Toufiek;Janson, Liesl;Kerwath, Sven E.;Gibbons, Mark J.			
71628244AE2CFFE45AD2A18965DCFAE4.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/14746047/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14746047	FIGURE 1. A) Map showing the location of Walters Shoal Seamount (red circle) within the bathymetric context of the Western Indian Ocean region (generated using QGIS v.2.6.1; available: qgis.osgeo.org/en/site/). B) Bathymetric map of Walters Shoal Seamount (generated using Surfer 9; Golden Software, available: www.goldensoftware.com). C) Bathymetric map of Walters Shoal Seamount (generated using Surfer 9; Golden Software, available: www.goldensoftware.com), with sled (S), dive (D) and lobster trap (LT) sampling locations.	FIGURE 1. A) Map showing the location of Walters Shoal Seamount (red circle) within the bathymetric context of the Western Indian Ocean region (generated using QGIS v.2.6.1; available: qgis.osgeo.org/en/site/). B) Bathymetric map of Walters Shoal Seamount (generated using Surfer 9; Golden Software, available: www.goldensoftware.com). C) Bathymetric map of Walters Shoal Seamount (generated using Surfer 9; Golden Software, available: www.goldensoftware.com), with sled (S), dive (D) and lobster trap (LT) sampling locations.	2025-01-22	Payne, Robyn P.;Samaai, Toufiek;Janson, Liesl;Kerwath, Sven E.;Gibbons, Mark J.		Zenodo	biologists	Payne, Robyn P.;Samaai, Toufiek;Janson, Liesl;Kerwath, Sven E.;Gibbons, Mark J.			
71628244AE23FFE75AD2A5596557FB70.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/14746075/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14746075	FIGURE 9. External morphology, skeletal architecture and spicule complement of Aaptos incrustans sp. nov. A—Lab photograph of whole-body image of preserved Holotype specimen. B, C, D—Skeletal architecture on transverse view. E— Stronglyoxea. F—Style I. G—Style II. H—Style III. Scale bars on figure.	FIGURE 9. External morphology, skeletal architecture and spicule complement of Aaptos incrustans sp. nov. A—Lab photograph of whole-body image of preserved Holotype specimen. B, C, D—Skeletal architecture on transverse view. E— Stronglyoxea. F—Style I. G—Style II. H—Style III. Scale bars on figure.	2025-01-22	Payne, Robyn P.;Samaai, Toufiek;Janson, Liesl;Kerwath, Sven E.;Gibbons, Mark J.		Zenodo	biologists	Payne, Robyn P.;Samaai, Toufiek;Janson, Liesl;Kerwath, Sven E.;Gibbons, Mark J.			
71628244AE23FFE75AD2A5596557FB70.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/14746047/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14746047	FIGURE 1. A) Map showing the location of Walters Shoal Seamount (red circle) within the bathymetric context of the Western Indian Ocean region (generated using QGIS v.2.6.1; available: qgis.osgeo.org/en/site/). B) Bathymetric map of Walters Shoal Seamount (generated using Surfer 9; Golden Software, available: www.goldensoftware.com). C) Bathymetric map of Walters Shoal Seamount (generated using Surfer 9; Golden Software, available: www.goldensoftware.com), with sled (S), dive (D) and lobster trap (LT) sampling locations.	FIGURE 1. A) Map showing the location of Walters Shoal Seamount (red circle) within the bathymetric context of the Western Indian Ocean region (generated using QGIS v.2.6.1; available: qgis.osgeo.org/en/site/). B) Bathymetric map of Walters Shoal Seamount (generated using Surfer 9; Golden Software, available: www.goldensoftware.com). C) Bathymetric map of Walters Shoal Seamount (generated using Surfer 9; Golden Software, available: www.goldensoftware.com), with sled (S), dive (D) and lobster trap (LT) sampling locations.	2025-01-22	Payne, Robyn P.;Samaai, Toufiek;Janson, Liesl;Kerwath, Sven E.;Gibbons, Mark J.		Zenodo	biologists	Payne, Robyn P.;Samaai, Toufiek;Janson, Liesl;Kerwath, Sven E.;Gibbons, Mark J.			
71628244AE26FFE25AD2A11D6778F9C4.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/14746077/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14746077	FIGURE 10. External morphology, skeletal architecture and spicule complement of Lissodendoryx (Lissodendoryx) ingolei sp. nov. A—In situ image. B—Lab photograph of whole-body image of preserved Holotype specimen. C—Skeletal architecture on transverse view showing spongin fibres cored by groups of smooth styles. D—Ectosomal skeleton on transverse view showing palisade of tylotes, perpendicular to and penetrating the surface. E—Tylote. F—Style. G—Sigma (C-shaped). H—Isochela I. I—Isochela II. Scale bars on figure.	FIGURE 10. External morphology, skeletal architecture and spicule complement of Lissodendoryx (Lissodendoryx) ingolei sp. nov. A—In situ image. B—Lab photograph of whole-body image of preserved Holotype specimen. C—Skeletal architecture on transverse view showing spongin fibres cored by groups of smooth styles. D—Ectosomal skeleton on transverse view showing palisade of tylotes, perpendicular to and penetrating the surface. E—Tylote. F—Style. G—Sigma (C-shaped). H—Isochela I. I—Isochela II. Scale bars on figure.	2025-01-22	Payne, Robyn P.;Samaai, Toufiek;Janson, Liesl;Kerwath, Sven E.;Gibbons, Mark J.		Zenodo	biologists	Payne, Robyn P.;Samaai, Toufiek;Janson, Liesl;Kerwath, Sven E.;Gibbons, Mark J.			
71628244AE26FFE25AD2A11D6778F9C4.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/14746047/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14746047	FIGURE 1. A) Map showing the location of Walters Shoal Seamount (red circle) within the bathymetric context of the Western Indian Ocean region (generated using QGIS v.2.6.1; available: qgis.osgeo.org/en/site/). B) Bathymetric map of Walters Shoal Seamount (generated using Surfer 9; Golden Software, available: www.goldensoftware.com). C) Bathymetric map of Walters Shoal Seamount (generated using Surfer 9; Golden Software, available: www.goldensoftware.com), with sled (S), dive (D) and lobster trap (LT) sampling locations.	FIGURE 1. A) Map showing the location of Walters Shoal Seamount (red circle) within the bathymetric context of the Western Indian Ocean region (generated using QGIS v.2.6.1; available: qgis.osgeo.org/en/site/). B) Bathymetric map of Walters Shoal Seamount (generated using Surfer 9; Golden Software, available: www.goldensoftware.com). C) Bathymetric map of Walters Shoal Seamount (generated using Surfer 9; Golden Software, available: www.goldensoftware.com), with sled (S), dive (D) and lobster trap (LT) sampling locations.	2025-01-22	Payne, Robyn P.;Samaai, Toufiek;Janson, Liesl;Kerwath, Sven E.;Gibbons, Mark J.		Zenodo	biologists	Payne, Robyn P.;Samaai, Toufiek;Janson, Liesl;Kerwath, Sven E.;Gibbons, Mark J.			
71628244AE25FFDF5AD2A47D6246FB48.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/14746079/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14746079	FIGURE 11. External morphology, skeletal architecture and spicule complement of Fibulia punicea sp. nov. A—Lab photograph of whole-body image of preserved Holotype specimen. B, C—Skeletal architecture on transverse view. D—Oxea. E—Isochela. Scale bars on figure.	FIGURE 11. External morphology, skeletal architecture and spicule complement of Fibulia punicea sp. nov. A—Lab photograph of whole-body image of preserved Holotype specimen. B, C—Skeletal architecture on transverse view. D—Oxea. E—Isochela. Scale bars on figure.	2025-01-22	Payne, Robyn P.;Samaai, Toufiek;Janson, Liesl;Kerwath, Sven E.;Gibbons, Mark J.		Zenodo	biologists	Payne, Robyn P.;Samaai, Toufiek;Janson, Liesl;Kerwath, Sven E.;Gibbons, Mark J.			
71628244AE25FFDF5AD2A47D6246FB48.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/14746047/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14746047	FIGURE 1. A) Map showing the location of Walters Shoal Seamount (red circle) within the bathymetric context of the Western Indian Ocean region (generated using QGIS v.2.6.1; available: qgis.osgeo.org/en/site/). B) Bathymetric map of Walters Shoal Seamount (generated using Surfer 9; Golden Software, available: www.goldensoftware.com). C) Bathymetric map of Walters Shoal Seamount (generated using Surfer 9; Golden Software, available: www.goldensoftware.com), with sled (S), dive (D) and lobster trap (LT) sampling locations.	FIGURE 1. A) Map showing the location of Walters Shoal Seamount (red circle) within the bathymetric context of the Western Indian Ocean region (generated using QGIS v.2.6.1; available: qgis.osgeo.org/en/site/). B) Bathymetric map of Walters Shoal Seamount (generated using Surfer 9; Golden Software, available: www.goldensoftware.com). C) Bathymetric map of Walters Shoal Seamount (generated using Surfer 9; Golden Software, available: www.goldensoftware.com), with sled (S), dive (D) and lobster trap (LT) sampling locations.	2025-01-22	Payne, Robyn P.;Samaai, Toufiek;Janson, Liesl;Kerwath, Sven E.;Gibbons, Mark J.		Zenodo	biologists	Payne, Robyn P.;Samaai, Toufiek;Janson, Liesl;Kerwath, Sven E.;Gibbons, Mark J.			
71628244AE18FFD05AD2A5B76756F8ED.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/14746084/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14746084	FIGURE 12. External morphology, skeletal architecture and spicule complement of Clathria (Clathria) flo sp. nov. A— Lab photograph of whole-body image of preserved Holotype specimen. B—Skeletal architecture on transverse view showing plumoreticulation. C—Close up view of ectosomal skeleton showing styles projecting obliquely through the surface. D—Style. E, F—Terminally spined subtylostyle. G—Acanthostyle. H—Toxa I. I, J—Terminally spined Toxa II. K—Isochela. Scale bars on figure.	FIGURE 12. External morphology, skeletal architecture and spicule complement of Clathria (Clathria) flo sp. nov. A— Lab photograph of whole-body image of preserved Holotype specimen. B—Skeletal architecture on transverse view showing plumoreticulation. C—Close up view of ectosomal skeleton showing styles projecting obliquely through the surface. D—Style. E, F—Terminally spined subtylostyle. G—Acanthostyle. H—Toxa I. I, J—Terminally spined Toxa II. K—Isochela. Scale bars on figure.	2025-01-22	Payne, Robyn P.;Samaai, Toufiek;Janson, Liesl;Kerwath, Sven E.;Gibbons, Mark J.		Zenodo	biologists	Payne, Robyn P.;Samaai, Toufiek;Janson, Liesl;Kerwath, Sven E.;Gibbons, Mark J.			
71628244AE18FFD05AD2A5B76756F8ED.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/14746047/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14746047	FIGURE 1. A) Map showing the location of Walters Shoal Seamount (red circle) within the bathymetric context of the Western Indian Ocean region (generated using QGIS v.2.6.1; available: qgis.osgeo.org/en/site/). B) Bathymetric map of Walters Shoal Seamount (generated using Surfer 9; Golden Software, available: www.goldensoftware.com). C) Bathymetric map of Walters Shoal Seamount (generated using Surfer 9; Golden Software, available: www.goldensoftware.com), with sled (S), dive (D) and lobster trap (LT) sampling locations.	FIGURE 1. A) Map showing the location of Walters Shoal Seamount (red circle) within the bathymetric context of the Western Indian Ocean region (generated using QGIS v.2.6.1; available: qgis.osgeo.org/en/site/). B) Bathymetric map of Walters Shoal Seamount (generated using Surfer 9; Golden Software, available: www.goldensoftware.com). C) Bathymetric map of Walters Shoal Seamount (generated using Surfer 9; Golden Software, available: www.goldensoftware.com), with sled (S), dive (D) and lobster trap (LT) sampling locations.	2025-01-22	Payne, Robyn P.;Samaai, Toufiek;Janson, Liesl;Kerwath, Sven E.;Gibbons, Mark J.		Zenodo	biologists	Payne, Robyn P.;Samaai, Toufiek;Janson, Liesl;Kerwath, Sven E.;Gibbons, Mark J.			
71628244AE14FFCD5AD2A2DF62B9FF10.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/14746086/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14746086	FIGURE 13: External morphology, skeletal architecture and spicule complement of Callyspongia (Callyspongia) cacumen sp. nov. A—In situ image. B—Lab photograph of whole-body image of preserved Holotype specimen. C, D—Skeletal architecture on transverse view showing rectangular-meshed skeletal architecture. E—Oxea. Scale bars on figure.	FIGURE 13: External morphology, skeletal architecture and spicule complement of Callyspongia (Callyspongia) cacumen sp. nov. A—In situ image. B—Lab photograph of whole-body image of preserved Holotype specimen. C, D—Skeletal architecture on transverse view showing rectangular-meshed skeletal architecture. E—Oxea. Scale bars on figure.	2025-01-22	Payne, Robyn P.;Samaai, Toufiek;Janson, Liesl;Kerwath, Sven E.;Gibbons, Mark J.		Zenodo	biologists	Payne, Robyn P.;Samaai, Toufiek;Janson, Liesl;Kerwath, Sven E.;Gibbons, Mark J.			
71628244AE14FFCD5AD2A2DF62B9FF10.taxon	http://purl.org/dc/dcmitype/StillImage	image/png	https://zenodo.org/record/14746047/files/figure.png	https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14746047	FIGURE 1. A) Map showing the location of Walters Shoal Seamount (red circle) within the bathymetric context of the Western Indian Ocean region (generated using QGIS v.2.6.1; available: qgis.osgeo.org/en/site/). B) Bathymetric map of Walters Shoal Seamount (generated using Surfer 9; Golden Software, available: www.goldensoftware.com). C) Bathymetric map of Walters Shoal Seamount (generated using Surfer 9; Golden Software, available: www.goldensoftware.com), with sled (S), dive (D) and lobster trap (LT) sampling locations.	FIGURE 1. A) Map showing the location of Walters Shoal Seamount (red circle) within the bathymetric context of the Western Indian Ocean region (generated using QGIS v.2.6.1; available: qgis.osgeo.org/en/site/). B) Bathymetric map of Walters Shoal Seamount (generated using Surfer 9; Golden Software, available: www.goldensoftware.com). C) Bathymetric map of Walters Shoal Seamount (generated using Surfer 9; Golden Software, available: www.goldensoftware.com), with sled (S), dive (D) and lobster trap (LT) sampling locations.	2025-01-22	Payne, Robyn P.;Samaai, Toufiek;Janson, Liesl;Kerwath, Sven E.;Gibbons, Mark J.		Zenodo	biologists	Payne, Robyn P.;Samaai, Toufiek;Janson, Liesl;Kerwath, Sven E.;Gibbons, Mark J.			
