
Sponges are abundant and diverse at Mytilus Seamount. Notice this large “witch’s hat” sponge, which provides structure for numerous hexactinellid or glass sponges as well as some orange brittle stars.
Sponges are abundant and diverse at Mytilus Seamount. Notice this large “witch’s hat” sponge, which provides structure for numerous hexactinellid or glass sponges as well as some orange brittle stars.