Sycon Species, Heron Island

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Record numberLH021082DateBetween 1st January 1950 and 31st December 1984DescriptionA photograph of a sycon species, an example of deep sea glass sponges that have silica spicules rather than being composed of calcium carbonate. This photo was taken at Heron Island, Queensland
CreatorIsobel BennettSourceBennettSubjectsCoastKeywordsSea Life
Marine LifePhysical descriptionSlide; 50mm x 50mm; Digital Image, 2000 DPICopyrightThis item may be used freely for research and study purposes, for all other uses contact Northern Beaches Council Library Local Studies. Please acknowledge that the item is courtesy of Northern Beaches Council Library Local Studies.Website National Library of Australia, 'Cluster of small calcareous sponges, Sycon, on the underside of a boulder, Heron Reef, Queensland [?], ca. 1986 [transparency]'Australian Museum, 'Finger Sponge'

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Sycon Species, Heron Island