pl23_expn5587.jpg

Base of Poliopogon sponge seen in image expn5586

Description

Base of Poliopogon sponge seen in image expn5586. It appears that a separatesmall sponge is growing in the base material - an apparent example of a spongeproviding habitat for a sponge.

Credit

NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration and Research, 2015 Hohonu Moana

Display Date

20150926T001639Z

Location

Pacific Ocean, West of Karin Ridge

Collection

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