A large barrel sponge, Xenospongia sp., sits as a centerpiece of a diverse reef dropoff where lots of species mingle.
A large barrel sponge, Xenospongia sp., sits as a centerpiece of a diverse reef dropoff where corals, crinoids, and other species compete for space to grow. Komodo, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean.
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Location: Komodo, Indonesia, Pacific Ocean
Photo credit: © Ethan Daniels / Alamy / Afripics
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