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

Species

References

  1. ^ "Placospongia". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 15 February 2007.
  2. ^ Meylan, Anne (1988-01-12). "Spongivory in Hawksbill Turtles: A Diet of Glass". Science. 239 (4838). American Association for the Advancement of Science: 393–395. doi:10.1126/science.239.4838.393. JSTOR 1700236. PMID 17836872.


Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Placospongia
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