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A Farrea occa erecta sponge seen from the backside

Description

A Farrea occa erecta sponge seen from the backside. The circular star-likepatterns on the backside of the sponge are quite striking.

Credit

NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research, 2015 Hohonu Moana

Display Date

20150922T234943Z

Location

Pacific Ocean, South Karin Ridge

Collection

Voyage to Inner Space
Ocean Exploration Collection
Modern Expeditions
2015 Hohonu Moana