The red sponge (Cliona, on the right) lives in live coral colonies (left).  Related sponges use marine natural products to invade and kill coral colonies.

The red sponge (Cliona, on the right) lives in live coral colonies (left). Related sponges use marine natural products to invade and kill coral colonies. Image courtesy of Raphael Ritson-Williams.

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