Ancorina
Sign in to saveAncorina is a genus of sea sponges belonging to the family Ancorinidae. It is the type genus of its family.
Species
Grey Massive Sponge
Genus
- PhylumPorifera
- ClassDemospongiae
- OrderTetractinellida
- FamilyAncorinidae
Habitatmarine
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Ancorina is a genus of sea sponges belonging to the family Ancorinidae. It is the type genus of its family.
This genus is characterized by a high density of siliceous spicules. Members of this genus are known to be eaten by hawksbill turtles.