#SpongeSunday - Twitter Hashtag

4 months ago

This carnivorous #sponge (Family Cladorhizidae) was seen in the waters of the #CookIslands. Instead of just filter feeding, it uses its spicules to catch small creatures in the #deepsea, like crustaceans. This one was sighted with an #anemone (Actiniaria)! #SpongeSunday

EVNautilus's tweet photo. This carnivorous #sponge (Family Cladorhizidae) was seen in the waters of the #CookIslands. Instead of just filter feeding, it uses its spicules to catch small creatures in the #deepsea, like crustaceans. This one was sighted with an #anemone (Actiniaria)! #SpongeSunday https://t.co/Sk8jqnppOW

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E/V Nautilus @EVNautilus

5 months ago

It's #SpongeSunday! This photo shows a Farrea sp. #GlassSponge that we found in Lojabon-bar during the NA174 expedition exploring the #MarshallIslands. Its striking appearance resembled a fern or vertebrae to some scientists on board.

EVNautilus's tweet photo. It's #SpongeSunday! This photo shows a Farrea sp. #GlassSponge that we found in Lojabon-bar during the NA174 expedition exploring the #MarshallIslands. Its striking appearance resembled a fern or vertebrae to some scientists on board. https://t.co/HV07xgzbQT

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E/V Nautilus @EVNautilus

over 1 year ago

It's #SpongeSunday! The cavities in the body of this long-stalked #Caulophacus #sponge give this resident white #squatlobster (#Munidopsis sp.) a room with a view, as well as protection from potential predators.

EVNautilus's tweet photo. It's #SpongeSunday! The cavities in the body of this long-stalked #Caulophacus #sponge give this resident white #squatlobster (#Munidopsis sp.) a room with a view, as well as protection from potential predators. https://t.co/yWteC0hZi6

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E/V Nautilus @EVNautilus

over 1 year ago

#SpongeSunday! This is a #Bolosoma #sponge spotted while exploring the #deepsea of #PapahānaumokuākeaMarineNationalMonument back in 2021. Check out that yellow stalk!

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over 1 year ago

#SpongeSunday: Some #glasssponges, such as this 2-meter-tall #Caulophacus, grow long, flexible stalks to reach higher in the water column for #filterfeeding. Some sponges are thought to be hundreds or even thousands of years old!

EVNautilus's tweet photo. #SpongeSunday: Some #glasssponges, such as this 2-meter-tall #Caulophacus, grow long, flexible stalks to reach higher in the water column for #filterfeeding. Some sponges are thought to be hundreds or even thousands of years old! https://t.co/HjUk1BVwCd

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Dr. Lizzy Trower @lizzy_t

over 3 years ago

#spongeSunday out here in the Cambrian with @nicole_mizrahi

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E/V Nautilus @EVNautilus

about 4 years ago

#SpongeSunday: Take a look back at some of the fantastic #deepseasponges our #CorpsofExploration found while exploring Liliuokalani Ridge within #PapahānaumokuākeaMarineNationalMonument. Browse the #photoalbum for more: https://t.co/8UsAWSGK5m

EVNautilus's tweet photo. #SpongeSunday: Take a look back at some of the fantastic #deepseasponges our #CorpsofExploration found while exploring Liliuokalani Ridge within #PapahānaumokuākeaMarineNationalMonument. Browse the #photoalbum for more: https://t.co/8UsAWSGK5m https://t.co/UNljisSHkN

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georgina @seastung

over 4 years ago

#spongeSunday -- stalked sponges and fabulous armour-plated looking one #scuba #oceans #biodiversity

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E/V Nautilus @EVNautilus

over 4 years ago

#SpongeSunday: Deep sea #sponges literally live in glass houses. These animals’ tissues are composed of #spicules: glass-like structures made of #silica. Learn more about #deepseasponges through our #photogallery: https://t.co/vJ7vQ5Yz6b

EVNautilus's tweet photo. #SpongeSunday: Deep sea #sponges literally live in glass houses. These animals’ tissues are composed of #spicules: glass-like structures made of #silica. Learn more about #deepseasponges through our #photogallery: https://t.co/vJ7vQ5Yz6b https://t.co/XjRF2lfOX6

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E/V Nautilus @EVNautilus

over 4 years ago

Some #glasssponges, such as this Caulophacus species, grow long, flexible stalks to reach higher in the water column for filter feeding. Scientists aren’t sure how long it takes, but some #sponges are thought to be hundreds or thousands of years old. #SpongeSunday