Rank Genus | Class Demospongiae Phylum Porifera Order Astrophorida | |
Similar Astrophorida, Placospongia, Hadromerida, Aaptos, Geodia | ||
Ancorina
Ancorina is a genus of sea sponge belonging to the family Ancorinidae. It is the type genus of its family.
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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.
Ancorina ricostruita
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