Tethya actinia

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Tethya actinia is a sea sponge belonging to the Phylum Porifera.

While it is highly toxic to fish, it is known to be preyed upon by the hawksbill turtle, Eretmochelys imbricata.[1]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Meylan, Anne (1988-01-12). "Spongivory in Hawksbill Turtles: A Diet of Glass". Science 239: 393-395. Retrieved on 2007-02-15.