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Venus Flower Basket
Euplectella aspergillum
The Venus Flower Basket is a remarkable species of deep-sea glass sponge found in the western Pacific Ocean. Its intricate, glass-like lattice skeleton is composed of silica and can reach up to 25 centimeters in height, providing shelter for various small marine animals. These s…
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- The sponge's silica fibers are so well-constructed that they can transmit light like natural fiber-optic cables.
- Venus Flower Baskets are known for their delicate, glass-like skeletons made entirely of silica. They often house a mated pair of shrimp, which enter the sponge as juveniles and become trapped, living there for life. Their intricate structure has inspired biomimetic engineering and optical fiber research.
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