Geodia Explained

Geodia is a genus of sea sponge belonging to the family Geodiidae. It is the type genus of its taxonomic family.

This genus is characterized by a high density of siliceous spicules. Members of this genus are known to be eaten by hawksbill turtles.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Meylan. Anne. Anne Meylan. 1988-01-12. Spongivory in Hawksbill Turtles: A Diet of Glass. Science. American Association for the Advancement of Science. 239. 4838. 393–395. 10.1126/science.239.4838.393. 1700236. 17836872. 22971831.

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