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Show Facts About Sponger Sponges are very Irregular In form, symmetrical ones being rare, and their color Is as variable as their shape. Deep-sea sponges, like other animals that live in the durk, are generally gen-erally light In color; but those that live in shallow water are very bright and the color assumed by the sponge is generally for purposes of defense, or to frighten away other animals. Sponges are very abundant in the Australian seas; especially Is this the case with the horny or highest form f sponges. |