Advhena Magnifica
''Advhena'' is a monotypic taxon, monotypic genus of Hexactinellid, glass sponges in the family Euplectellidae. It contains the single species ''Advhena magnifica'', also known as the E.T. sponge, after the titular character in the film ''E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial''. Taxonomy ''Advhena magnifica'' was first found in 2016 by scientists on the ''NOAAS Okeanos Explorer'' on Pigafetta Guyot, east of the Mariana Trench at a depth of . Before description, it was thought to be in the genus ''Bolosoma''. Its holotype is numbered USNM 1424107 and was described in 2020. The genus name, ''Advhena'', is derived from the Latin word ''advena'', meaning alien, due to its elongated head and neck and large "eyes." An "h" was added to the word to distinguish it from the gastropod genus ''Advena (gastropod), Advena''. The specific epithet, ''magnifica'', is Latin for magnificent. Description This sponge has a somewhat flattened spherical body, with a large lateral opening on one side of the bod ...
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Cristiana Castello-Branco
Cristiana is an Italian and Portuguese given name, from Cristiano (given name), Cristiano. It is also a feminine given name in Romania, being the feminine form of Cristian (other), Cristian. Tiana (given name), Tiana is a modern short form. * Cristiana Capotondi * Cristiana Cucchi * Cristiana Peres * Cristiana Oliveira {{given name Romanian feminine given names Italian feminine given names Feminine given names Portuguese feminine given names ...
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