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Description
A finger sponge (Walteria sp.) with numerous protruding appendagesserving as habitat for brittle stars. The slimy stuff on the left of theimage appears to be anchor lines for a benthic siphonophore. (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
20150811T194654Z
Location
Hawaii, Salmon Bank Southeast Ridge
Collection
Voyage to Inner Space
Ocean Exploration Collection
Modern Expeditions
2015 Hohonu Moana