1Department of Marine and Science Technology, Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Science, IPB University, Indonesia
2Department of Biology, Faculty of Science and Mathematics, Universitas Diponegoro, Indonesia
3Department of Pharmaceutical Biology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Bandung Institute of Technology, Indonesia
4 Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Science, University of Andalas, Indonesia
5 Malaysia Terengganu University, Malaysia
6 Department of Pharmacology and Therapy, Faculty of Medicine, Padjajaran University, Indonesia
7 Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Mathematics and Science, IPB Univeristy, Indonesia
8 Department of Aquatic Resources Management, Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Science, IPB University, Indonesia
9 Department of Marine Science, Faculty of Fisheries and Marine Science, Khairun University, Indonesia
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@article{IK.IJMS62049, author = {Siti Aisyah and Neviaty Zamani and Ni Kadek Cahyani and Elfahmi Elfahmi and Syafrizayanti Syafrizayanti and Yosie Andriani and Dondy Arafat and Muhammad Hasan Bashari and Novriyandi Hanif and Lalu M. Iqbal Sani and Inna Puspa Ayu and Nebuchadnezzar Akbar and Beginer Subhan}, title = {Challenges in Molecular and Morphological Identification of Sponge Species in Raja Ampat}, journal = {ILMU KELAUTAN: Indonesian Journal of Marine Sciences}, volume = {30}, number = {1}, year = {2025}, keywords = {DNA barcoding; genetic; spicule; sponge}, abstract = { Sponges (Phylum Porifera) are a group of highly diverse, sessile, and filter-feeding basal metazoans, except spongillids. The majority of sponges are marine species that play an important role in benthic habitat by maintaining the stability of marine ecosystems through nutrient cycling, habitat provision, and bioerosion. However, marine sponges are not easily identifiable because of their lack of species-level distinctive morphological features, which limits efforts to monitor actual species biodiversity. Indonesia is home to approximately 850 identified species of marine sponges, and Raja Ampat archipelago of West Papua province is known for its exceptional marine biodiversity. Despite the species abundance, the exact number of sponges in the region is not well-documented due to the lack of specific studies providing comprehensive data on their diversity. Therefore, this study aimed to conduct a DNA barcoding analysis using the mitochondrial cytochrome oxidase I (COI) gene as a marker, combined with morphological analyses of 22 individuals collected in the waters of Waigeo, Mansuar, and Gam Islands in Raja Ampat. The results showed that 3 samples were identified at the species level (Halichondria sp. and Stylissa carteri) with good query cover and percent identity. This showed the possible presence of undescribed or cryptic species, suggesting a severe lack of reference data for both morphology and molecular analyses of marine sponges in the region. Consequently, the analysis showed the presence of a significant gap in the understanding of sponge biodiversity in Raja Ampat's waters. }, issn = {2406-7598}, pages = {115--125} doi = {10.14710/ik.ijms.30.1.115-125}, url = {https://ejournal.undip.ac.id/index.php/ijms/article/view/62049} }
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Sponges (Phylum Porifera) are a group of highly diverse, sessile, and filter-feeding basal metazoans, except spongillids. The majority of sponges are marine species that play an important role in benthic habitat by maintaining the stability of marine ecosystems through nutrient cycling, habitat provision, and bioerosion. However, marine sponges are not easily identifiable because of their lack of species-level distinctive morphological features, which limits efforts to monitor actual species biodiversity. Indonesia is home to approximately 850 identified species of marine sponges, and Raja Ampat archipelago of West Papua province is known for its exceptional marine biodiversity. Despite the species abundance, the exact number of sponges in the region is not well-documented due to the lack of specific studies providing comprehensive data on their diversity. Therefore, this study aimed to conduct a DNA barcoding analysis using the mitochondrial cytochrome oxidase I (COI) gene as a marker, combined with morphological analyses of 22 individuals collected in the waters of Waigeo, Mansuar, and Gam Islands in Raja Ampat. The results showed that 3 samples were identified at the species level (Halichondria sp. and Stylissa carteri) with good query cover and percent identity. This showed the possible presence of undescribed or cryptic species, suggesting a severe lack of reference data for both morphology and molecular analyses of marine sponges in the region. Consequently, the analysis showed the presence of a significant gap in the understanding of sponge biodiversity in Raja Ampat's waters.
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