Xestospongia testudinaria is not the primary subject of the video clip; the primary subject is Lauriea siagiani (Hairy squat lobster). Coral Sea, Duration 15 seconds
Spongia oculata, showing the orifices and currents outwards.. 2. Anastomosing horny substance of Spongia communis.; 3. Siliceous spiculum of S. papillaris.
Marco Bertolino, Carlo Cerrano, Giorgio Bavestrello, Mirco Carella, Maurizio Pansini, Barbara Calcinai
Zookeys
Figure 14.Haliclona (Gellius) marismedi. A Specimen on the surface of the coralligenous block and insinuating into it B Oxeas C Large toxas D Small toxas E Large sigma F Small sigma.
Giant barrel sponge (Xestospongia muta) exhibiting exposed tissue where portions of the barrels have been sheared off by stormFrom Wikimedia CommonsThe elkhorn coral colony at West Flower Garden Bank, located at approximately 27°54'33" N, 93°35'59" W, in the northwestern Gulf of Mexico, is situated behind the barrel sponge in this photo (October 2008) .