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Amphimedon
For the genus of sponge, see Amphimedon (genus)
In Homer's Odyssey, Amphimedon was the son of Melaneus and one of the suitors of Penelope. While retreating from Odysseus's party during the final stages of the battle in the latter's hall, he gave a glancing blow to the carapace of Telemachus, to whom he fell shortly afterwards. In the Underworld, he told the story of the suitors' slaughter to Odysseus and Telemachus.
Amphimedon (genus)
Amphimedon is a genus of sponges with over 60 described species. The genome of one, Amphimedon queenslandica, has been sequenced.