This demosponge (<em>Phakellia</em> sp.) was one of the largest sponges seen on Dive 13. Demosponges were the most common group of sponges seen on today’s dive. Most of these were, however, rather small in size.
Demosponge
Image courtesy of the NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research, Exploring Deep-sea Habitats off Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Download larger version (jpg, 1.1 MB).
This demosponge (Phakellia sp.) was one of the largest sponges seen on Dive 13. Demosponges were the most common group of sponges seen on today’s dive. Most of these were, however, rather small in size.
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