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Comments: Stove-pipe Sponge-pink variation.
Credit: Alcinoe
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Comments: Natural Sponges in Tarpon Springs, Florida
Sponge, Greek σπόγγος spoggos. From Easton: occurs only in the narrative of the crucifixion (Matthew 27:48; Mark 15:36; John 19:29). It is ranked as a zoophyte. It is found attached to rocks at the bottom of the sea.