This thick-walled sponge of the family Corallistidae had a diameter of roughly 15 centimeters (6 inches). The specimen was collected at a depth of 140 meters (459 feet) during the Exploring the Blue Economy Biotechnology Potential of Deepwater Habitats expedition.
Thick-walled Sponge
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This thick-walled sponge of the family Corallistidae had a diameter of roughly 15 centimeters (6 inches). The specimen was collected at a depth of 140 meters (459 feet) during the Exploring the Blue Economy Biotechnology Potential of Deepwater Habitats expedition.