Tectitethya crypta
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T. crypta
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Tectitethya crypta (formerly known as Cryptotethya crypta and Tethya crypta) is a species of demosponge belonging to the family Tethyidae.[1] It is a massive, shallow-water sponge found in the Caribbean Sea.[2][3] Oftentimes, it is covered in sand and algae.[2][3]
The nucleosides spongothymidine and spongouridine were isolated from this sponge, providing the basis for anti-viral drugs like acyclovir and anti-cancer drugs.[2][3]
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