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Sea Sponge (glass sponge)

Cribochalina sp

Description:

Deep sea vase shaped glass sponge with large Osculum. Beautiful spongin mesh. About 15 cm long.

Habitat:

Deep ocean

Notes:

Collected this off the south coast of Victoria, Australia, from a beach where collection is not prohibited. This was washed-up after a storm.

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Leuba Ridgway
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Leuba Ridgway

3929, Victoria, Australia

Spotted on Oct 29, 2010
Submitted on Nov 29, 2011

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