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hermit crab sponge

Suberites domuncula

Classification

Suberites domuncula, commonly known as the sea apricot, is a species of sea sponge belonging to the family Suberitidae. This species contains suberitine, a neurotoxin that can cause fatal hemolytic hemorrhaging in various animals. While it is highly toxic to fish, it is known to be preyed upon by the hawksbill turtle, Eretmochelys imbricata.

Distribution

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