Feather star and barrel sponge
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Feather star and barrel sponge
Feather star and barrel sponge. Feather star, or crinoid, growing at the mouth of a barrel sponge (Xestospongia sp.). Photographed off Komodo National Park, Komodo, Indonesia
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Barrel Sponge Coral Reef Crinoid Echinoderm Echinoderms Feather Star Indo Pacific Indonesia Indonesian Komodo Komodo National Park Large Marine Life Natural Sponge Porifera Poriferan Primitive Organism Round Sea Lily Sessile Siliceous Silicon Based Southeast Asia Sponge Tropics Xestospongia Sp
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This print showcases the delicate beauty of a Feather star and barrel sponge in their natural habitat. The vibrant colors and intricate details of this underwater scene are truly mesmerizing. In the foreground, we see a Feather star, also known as a crinoid, gracefully extending its feathery arms into the water. These fascinating creatures belong to the echinoderm family and resemble lilies swaying with the ocean currents. Their presence adds an ethereal touch to this already enchanting image. Nestled at the mouth of a large round barrel sponge is where this stunning symbiotic relationship unfolds. The barrel sponge, scientifically identified as Xestospongia sp. , serves as both shelter and feeding ground for the Feather star. This unique partnership between two distinct species highlights nature's ability to create harmonious connections even in seemingly inhospitable environments. Photographed off Komodo National Park in Indonesia, this snapshot captures just a glimpse of the diverse marine life thriving beneath these tropical waters. It reminds us of our planet's incredible biodiversity and encourages us to appreciate and protect these fragile ecosystems. With its focus on biology, zoology, marine life, and more specifically on echinoderms like crinoids or feather stars along with sponges such as barrel sponges (Xestospongia sp. ), this photograph from Science Photo Library offers viewers an opportunity to delve into the wonders that lie beneath our oceans' surfaces.
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