Chemical and Ecological Studies of the Antarctic Sponge Dendrilla membranosa

The sponge Dendrilla membranosa, a conspicuous member of the Antarctic benthos that appears to be free of predation, produces several norditerpenes, including the previously unreported dendrillin, as well as amino acid and nucleotide derivatives. The norditerpenes, previously implicated as chemical...

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Published in:Journal of natural products (Washington, D.C.) D.C.), 1995-09, Vol.58 (9), p.1459-1462
Main Authors: Baker, Bill J, Kopitzke, Robert W, Yoshida, Wesley Y, McClintock, James B
Format: Article
Language:English
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Dendrilla membranosa
Marine
Porifera
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Summary:The sponge Dendrilla membranosa, a conspicuous member of the Antarctic benthos that appears to be free of predation, produces several norditerpenes, including the previously unreported dendrillin, as well as amino acid and nucleotide derivatives. The norditerpenes, previously implicated as chemical defense agents, displayed no deterrent effect toward the chemosensory tube-feet of the major Antarctic sponge predator, the sea star Perknaster fuscus.
ISSN:0163-3864
1520-6025
DOI:10.1021/np50123a020