Intricate glass sponge (Family Euretidae) colonized by zoantharian anemones. Zoantharians are closely related to anemones and corals, and often colonize other deep-sea organisms, like this sponge. Seen during the Illuminating Biodiversity in Deep Waters of Puerto Rico 2022 expedition.
Glass Sponge
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Intricate glass sponge (Family Euretidae) colonized by zoantharian anemones. Zoantharians are closely related to anemones and corals and often colonize other deep-sea organisms, like this sponge. Seen during the Illuminating Biodiversity in Deep Waters of Puerto Rico 2022 expedition.