Large blue-grey Sponge (Callyspongia vaginalis) with prominent Brittlestars (Ophiothrix swensonii).
Jackson Bay, Little Cayman Island   -   Depth 125 feet or 38 meters
 

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 *  This Large blue-grey Sponge (Callyspongia vaginalis) is shown with prominent Brittlestar (Ophiothrix swensonii).  It is of interest to the diving naturalist that in several widely separated habitats we found Ophiothrix swensonii associated with the Demosponges Dasychalina cyathina , Gelloides ramosa, Verongia sp., and what we believe is are Agelus sp.. We have never found Brittlestars of any species associated with the Iridescent Glassy Sponge (Callyspongia plicifera).

Bloody Bay Wall, Little Cayman Island. Depth 125 feet or 38 meters
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