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Ancorina

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Ancorina
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Porifera
Class: Demospongiae
Order: Tetractinellida
Family: Ancorinidae
Genus: Ancorina
Schmidt, 1862
Species

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Synonyms
  • Sanidastrella Topsent, 1892

Ancorina is a genus of sea sponges belonging to the family Ancorinidae. It is the type genus of its family.[1]

This genus is characterized by a high density of siliceous spicules. Members of this genus are known to be eaten by hawksbill turtles.[2]

Species

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The following species are recognised in the genus Ancorina:[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Ancorina". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 15 February 2007.
  2. ^ Meylan, Anne (1988-01-12). "Spongivory in Hawksbill Turtles: A Diet of Glass". Science. 239 (4838). American Association for the Advancement of Science: 393–395. doi:10.1126/science.239.4838.393. JSTOR 1700236. PMID 17836872.
  3. ^ "WoRMS - World Register of Marine Species - Ancorina Schmidt, 1862". www.marinespecies.org. Retrieved 2019-04-23.