Class Demospongiae Rank Genus | Phylum Porifera Order Astrophorida Scientific name Ecionemia | |
Similar Placospongia, Astrophorida, Spheciospongia vesparium | ||
Ecionemia is a genus of sea sponge belonging to the family Ancorinidae.
This genus is characterized by a high density of siliceous spicules. Members of this genus are known to be eaten by hawksbill turtles.
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