Aaptos aaptos
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Aaptos aaptos is a species of sea sponge belonging to the family Suberitidae.[1]
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Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Porifera |
Class: | Demospongiae |
Order: | Suberitida |
Family: | Suberitidae |
Genus: | Aaptos aaptos (Schmidt, 1864)[1] |
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This particular species is known to contain adrenoceptor-blocking compounds.[2] While it is highly toxic to fish, it is known to be preyed upon by the hawksbill turtle, Eretmochelys imbricata.[3]