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Friday, June 15, 2012

New species: strange and beautiful sponge

A new species from 950 meters down, this sponge's silicon strucure makes it reminiscent of abstract scuplture in glass... but even more beautiful. 

Sponge picture: a new deep-sea species found during a recent expedition
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2 comments:

  1. Unknown8:27 PM

    When I view this beautiful silicone-based creature, I can't help wondering if it perceives us as "ugly bags of mostly water..."

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  2. Matt Bille9:07 PM

    Well, if we can appreciate the beauty of another species, perhaps it can do the same for us :)

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