A genus of sponges including the common bath sponge, Euspongia officinalis.
From Greek eu- (well) + spongia (sponge), literally 'true sponge' or 'excellent sponge,' reflecting its commercial value.
Bath sponges from Euspongia have been harvested for over 2,000 years—the same species that cleaned ancient Greeks and Romans is still harvested in the Mediterranean today.
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