Placospongia Explained

Placospongia is a genus of sea sponges belonging to the family Placospongiidae.

This genus is characterized by a high density of siliceous spicules. Members of this genus are known to be eaten by hawksbill turtles.[1]

Species

Notes and References

  1. Meylan . Anne . Anne Meylan . Spongivory in Hawksbill Turtles: A Diet of Glass . Science . 239 . 4838 . 393–395 . American Association for the Advancement of Science . 1988-01-12 . 10.1126/science.239.4838.393. 17836872 . 1700236.

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