Order Hadromerida Genus Aaptos Higher classification Aaptos | Phylum Porifera Scientific name Aaptos aaptos Rank Species | |
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Similar Aaptos, Sponge, Demosponge, Hadromerida, Chondrilla nucula | ||
Aaptos aaptos is a sea sponge belonging to the phylum Porifera.
This particular species is known to contain adrenoreceptor-blocking compounds. While it is highly toxic to fish, it is known to be preyed upon by the hawksbill turtle, Eretmochelys imbricata.
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