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Pomacanthus imperator, the emperor angelfish; [3] [4] Lactophrys bicaudalis, the spotted trunkfish; [5] and Stephanolepis hispidus, the planehead filefish [6] are known spongivorous coral reef fish. The rock beauty Holocanthus tricolor is also spongivorous, with sponges making up 96% of their diet. [7] Certain species of nudibranchs are known ...
The sponges are inserted into the vagina in much the same way a tampon is, but when full are removed, cleaned, and reused, rather than discarded. The advantages of a reusable tampon alternative include cost-effectiveness and waste reduction. (Since sponges are biodegradable, even when a menstrual sponge's absorbent life is over it can be ...
Turtles and some fish feed mainly on sponges. It is often said that sponges produce chemical defenses against such predators. [18] However, experiments have been unable to establish a relationship between the toxicity of chemicals produced by sponges and how they taste to fish, which would diminish the usefulness of chemical defenses as deterrents.
Over-harvesting and sponge disease have led to a decrease in Mediterranean S. officinalis populations. [2] [3] [11] People have harvested sponges in the Mediterranean since ancient times. [3] Growing demand has led to overexploitation of these sponges. Beginning in the 1980s, populations of S. officinalis in the Mediterranean have significantly ...
Spheciospongia vesparium, commonly known as the loggerhead sponge, [2] is a species of sea sponge belonging to the family Clionaidae. While it is highly toxic to many fish, this sponge is eaten by certain angelfish and is known to form part of the diet of the hawksbill sea turtle ( Eretmochelys imbricata ).
The ping pong tree sponge is an important component of deep-sea ecosystems, providing habitat and food for a variety of organisms. The sponge's feeding structures are covered with tiny hooks that capture small crustaceans and other invertebrates, making it a primary consumer in the deep-sea food web.
In the US, the term "seafood" is extended to fresh water organisms eaten by humans, so any edible aquatic life may be broadly referred to as seafood in the US. Historically, sea mammals such as whales and dolphins have been consumed as food, though that happens to a lesser extent in modern times.
The giant barrel sponge (Xestospongia muta) is the largest species of sponge found growing on Caribbean coral reefs. It is common at depths greater than 10 metres (33 ft) down to 120 metres (390 ft) and can reach a diameter of 1.8 metres (6 feet).