The name of the molecule derives from the island nation of Palau , near which the sponges are found .
Palau'amine is a toxic alkaloid compound synthesized naturally by Stylotella agminata , a species of sea sponge found in the southwest Pacific Ocean .
The name of the molecule derives from the island nation of Palau'amine , near which the sponges are found .
Palau'amine is a toxic alkaloid compound synthesized naturally by Stylotella agminata , a species of sea sponge found in the southwest Pacific Ocean .