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Genus of sponges From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ecionemia is a genus of sea sponges belonging to the family Ancorinidae.[1]
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Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Animalia |
Phylum: | Porifera |
Class: | Demospongiae |
Order: | Tetractinellida |
Family: | Ancorinidae |
Genus: | Ecionemia Bowerbank, 1862 |
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This genus is characterized by a high density of siliceous spicules. Members of this genus are known to be eaten by hawksbill turtles.[2]
The following species are recognised in the genus Ecionemia:[3]
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