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Agelas clathrodes Elephant ear sponge

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http://www.sanctuaries.nos.noaa.gov/pgallery/pgflorida/living/living_11.html ---> http://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/pgallery/pgflorida/living/living_11.html 100 dpi image Often mistaken for plants, soft corals including the deep water sea fan (Iciligorgia schrammi) , and the giant slit-pore sea rod (Plexaurella nutans) , attach themselves to a hard substrate and slowly move with the natural wave action. Sponges like this orange elephant ear sponge (Agelas clathrodes) are water filters for the reef. They filter up to 30,000 times their body volume every day. (photo: Florida Keys NMS) Download/Display 300 dpi image Revised November 22, 2005 by Sanctuaries Web Group Many links leave the National Marine Sanctuary Web Site - please view our Link Disclaimer for more information National Ocean Service | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | Privacy Policy | Contact Us http://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/pgallery/pgflorida/living/living_11.html

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100 dpi image Elephant ear sponge, ( Agelas clathrodes ), is a bright species of sponge that is prominent on the reef. At certain times of year it has been reported "smoking" by recreational divers. In fact, it is releasing gametes into the water. (photo: Frank and Joyce Burek) Download/Display 300 dpi image Revised November 23, 2005 by Sanctuaries Web Group Many links leave the National Marine Sanctuary Web Site - please view our Link Disclaimer for more information National Ocean Service | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | Privacy Policy | Contact Us http://sanctuaries.noaa.gov/pgallery/pgflower/living/living_8.html