Previous research has found that the purple sponge Aiolochroia crassa produces natural products that are of interest for biomedical science. This specimen was sampled near Bright Bank at 60 meters (197 meters) depth during the Exploring the Blue Economy Biotechnology Potential of Deepwater Habitats expedition.
Purple Sponge
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Previous research has found that the purple sponge Aiolochroia crassa produces natural products that are of interest for biomedical science. This specimen was sampled near Bright Bank at 60 meters (197 meters) depth during the Exploring the Blue Economy Biotechnology Potential of Deepwater Habitats expedition.