>Received this in trade but can't read their writing. If someone could help.
>Family- Spongidae
>Genus- ?- Euplectella
>Species- ?- Arspergioides
>Locality- Taiwian
>Anyone that collects these e:mail me at- [log in to unmask]
> Thanks
>     Jr
>
>
 
Euplectella is a glass sponge in the Class Hexactinellida (Hyalosponiae).
They sometimes contain the commensal shrimp Spongicola. The sponge is sold
as the Venus's flower basket.
 
 
 
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