Sponge Aquatic Animal Collection

"Exploring the Vibrant World of Sponge Aquatic Animals: From Fossilized Treasures to Caribbean Wonders" Dive into the captivating realm of sponge aquatic animals

Sponge Aquatic Animal Collection: Fingerprint Flamingo Tongue -Cyphoma signatum- crawling over sponge, Little Tobago

Fingerprint Flamingo Tongue -Cyphoma signatum- crawling over sponge, Little Tobago, Trinidad and Tobago

Sponge Aquatic Animal Collection: Jurassic fossils, wood engravings, published in 1876

Jurassic fossils, wood engravings, published in 1876
Jurassic fossils: Hemicidaris crenularis, Cypris leguminella, Cypris tuberculata, Cypris gibbosa, Ammonites Humphriesianus, Cidaris florigemma (barb), Thecosmilia annularis

Red tube sponge, Caribbean Sea, British Virgin Islands, Caribbean

Red Sponge (Porifera), Trinidad, Caribbean Sea

Sponge Aquatic Animal Collection: Illustration of Thorny Oyster (Spondylus) with marine growth such as seaweed

Illustration of Thorny Oyster (Spondylus) with marine growth such as seaweed and sponges living on top of shell providing camouflage protection

Sponge Aquatic Animal Collection: Hexactinellid sponges

Hexactinellid sponges
Illustration of a Hexactinellid sponges

Coral reef, Cuba, Caribbean Sea

Blue Striped Grunt (Haemulon sciurus) with sponge, Trinidad, Caribbean Sea

Red Banded Polypore -Fomitopsis pinicola-, Untergroningen, Abtsgmuend, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Queen Angelfish -Holacanthus ciliaris- in front of sponge, Little Tobago, Trinidad and Tobago

Sponge Aquatic Animal Collection: Sponge Farm

Sponge Farm
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"Exploring the Vibrant World of Sponge Aquatic Animals: From Fossilized Treasures to Caribbean Wonders" Dive into the captivating realm of sponge aquatic animals, where a Fingerprint Flamingo Tongue -Cyphoma signatum- gracefully crawls over a stunning sponge in Little Tobago, Trinidad and Tobago. This mesmerizing scene takes us back to Jurassic times, as we marvel at wood engravings published in 1876 that depict these ancient creatures. In the crystal-clear waters of the Caribbean Sea, we encounter a Red tube sponge thriving amidst the British Virgin Islands' vibrant marine life. Its vivid hue adds an enchanting touch to this underwater paradise. Further exploration reveals an intriguing illustration showcasing a Thorny Oyster (Spondylus) adorned with seaweed and sponges for camouflage protection—a true testament to nature's ingenuity. Trinidad's Caribbean Sea unveils its hidden treasures as we come across a striking Red Sponge (Porifera), standing out against its surroundings like a work of art. Delving deeper, we encounter Hexactinellid sponges—magnificent structures that resemble delicate lacework—adding an ethereal beauty to their habitat. The coral reefs of Cuba beckon us with their kaleidoscope of colors and bustling marine life. We find ourselves immersed in this underwater wonderland not once but twice—the first time surrounded by vibrant corals teeming with life and then witnessing Blue Striped Grunt (Haemulon sciurus) fish finding solace among sponges in Trinidad's turquoise waters. Our journey takes an unexpected turn as we venture beyond the Caribbean seascape to Untergroningen, Abtsgmuend, Baden-Wurttemberg in Germany. Here lies another fascinating sight—an exquisite Red Banded Polypore -Fomitopsis pinicola- nestled within nature's embrace.