The Shape of Life | Sponge Animation: Spicules

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sponges spicules collagen marine life marine biology skeleton
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Science
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The Shape of Life | Sponge Animation: Spicules

Spicules are microscopic structures of hard crystal material with fantastic shapes unique to the different species of sponge. They are part of the skeleton that helps give the sponge its shape.
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PBS Learning Media

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