A tube sponge of the family Niphatidae.
This tube sponge produces cyclic peptides called kapakahines.These compounds are being analyzed for pharmaceutical applications. For example, Kapakahine E has shown cytotoxicity against P388 murine leukemia cells.
Similar species: Haplosclerida
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Uploaded Jan 13, 2019. Captured May 28, 2018 06:18 in Unnamed Road, Kareko, Lembeh Utara, Kota Bitung, Sulawesi Utara, Indonesia.
