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Various Porifera (Sponges) from a Bottom Trawl

March 30, 2015
These various sponges were found in a bottom trawl during a pollock survey aboard the NOAA Ship Oscar Dyson, they are some of the simplest multi-celluar animals!

Photo: Melissa George

Sponges such as those seen here are in the family Porifera, and are some of the simplest multi-celluar animals. "Porifera is a word formed from combining the Latin words porus which means “passage-way” and fera meaning “bearing.” Porifera, commonly referred to as sponges, have tiny pores in their outer walls that filter water to get nutrients." - Melissa George, TAS 2013
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