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Description
A delicate branching sponge and the arm of a starfish. The red dot at theend of the arm is a starfish eye. In the dark of the abyss does it serve anyfunctional purpose? (Image credit: NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research, 2015 Hohonu Moana)
Credit
NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research, 2015 Hohonu Moana
Display Date
20150923T003226Z
Location
Pacific Ocean, South Karin Ridge
Collection
Voyage to Inner Space
Ocean Exploration Collection
Modern Expeditions
2015 Hohonu Moana