Suberites domuncula
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| Suberites domuncula (Olivi, 1792) |
Suberites domuncula is a sponge belonging to the Phylum Porifera.[1]
This species contains suberitine, a neurotoxin that can cause fatal hemolytic hemorrhaging in various animals. While it is highly toxic to fish, it is known to be preyed upon by the hawksbill turtle, Eretmochelys imbricata.[2]
There are currently two accepted subspecies of this taxon: Suberites domuncula domuncula and S. domuncula latus. In 1893, Lambe described a new sponge species as Suberites latus. This was later determined to be a junior synonym of S. domuncula and merged into the species as a subspecies under the scientific name S. domuncula latus.[1][3][4][5]
[edit] References
- ^ a b Suberites domuncula (TSN 48489). Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved on 25 August 2007.
- ^ Meylan, Anne (1988-01-12). "Spongivory in Hawksbill Turtles: A Diet of Glass". Science 239: 393–395. American Association for the Advancement of Science.
- ^ Suberites latus (TSN 48490). Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved on 25 August 2007.
- ^ Suberites domuncula domuncula (TSN 48491). Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved on 25 August 2007.
- ^ Suberites domuncula latus (TSN 48492). Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved on 25 August 2007.
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