Ecionemia
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Ecionemia is a genus of sea sponge belonging to the family Ancorinidae.[1]
This genus is characterized by a high density of siliceous spicules. Members of this genus are known to be eaten by hawksbill turtles.[2]
[edit] Bibliography
- Ecionemia (TSN 659249). Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved on 15 February 2007.
[edit] References
- ^ Ecionemia (TSN 659249). Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved on 15 February 2007.
- ^ Meylan, Anne (1988-01-12). "Spongivory in Hawksbill Turtles: A Diet of Glass". Science 239 (4838): 393–395. American Association for the Advancement of Science.
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