Just a collection of photos with a few small descriptions from biology classes I've taken. It's more for personal studying material than for the public, but by all means...

Friday, October 9, 2009

PORIFERA - more later

Scypha C.S.
- More info later



Scypha L.S.
- More info later




Scypha Spicule Strew
- More info later




Aurelia planula larva w.m.
- More info later



Hydra w.m.
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Hydra c.s.
- More info later




Hydra nematocysts
- More info later




Obelia hydroid w.m.
- More info later




Obelia young medusae strew
- A "young" obelia before it grows into the colony




Spongilla gemmules
- More info later



Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Cnidaria
Class Anthozoa
- Various hard corals







Demospongia
- Includes the sponge that you would typically buy at Walmart to scrub the dirt off of you in the bath!






Glass Sponge - Hexactinellida
- Made of siliceous spicules consisting of 6 rays. Pretty!


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