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Sponge, Sea Squirt & Tunicate Profiles
A collection of Sponge, related Sea Squirt and Tunicate profile and photo resources to learn about the care of these marine organisms, most of which can sting and cause skin irritation in humans, and very often may be toxic to other saltwater aquarium inhabitants.
Sponges & Tunicates Profiled
From the Thiel Marine Infobase Library, this article by Tom Frakes briefly profiles the identification and some basic characteristics of colorful Sponges and Tunicates that are found growing on live rock from Eastern Gulf of Mexico waters off Tarpon Springs. Photos are included.
Sponges Profiled
From the Sea & Sky Reef Life Index, this page provides an overall descriptive profile on Sponges, which includes closely related Sea Squirts and Tunicates, and individual profiles on the Tube, Vase, Yellow, and Red Tree Sponge, the Common Sea Squirt, and Painted Tunicate. Beautiful photos are included.