Sponges are abundant and diverse at Mytilus Seamount. Notice this large “witch’s hat” sponge provides structure for numerous hexactinellid or glass sponges as well as some orange brittle stars.
Mytilus Seamount Sponge
Image courtesy of NOAA Ocean Exploration, Northeast U.S. Canyons Expedition 2013. Download larger version (jpg, 1.4 MB).
Sponges are abundant and diverse at Mytilus Seamount. Notice this large “witch’s hat” sponge, which provides structure for numerous hexactinellid or glass sponges as well as some orange brittle stars.
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