Aeroshell Sponge
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- A glowing sponge (tentatively Symphon aeroshell) that resembles the cone of a heat shield on atmospheric entry.
- 1. Predation strategy
- The aeroshell feeds on microorganisms attracted to light, especially in dark caves where it can be mistaken for the sun.
- 2. Light source
- Instead of relying on symbiotic bacteria, the aeroshell generates its own light through oxygen-fueled reactions. This light is piped throughout its tissue by glassy fibers resembling those grown by Earth's glassy sponges - among the longest living animals known.
- 3. Symbiotic partner
- Often found associated with shootroots (hard-surfaced starfish-like organisms that burrow into the seafloor). The exact dynamics of the symbiosis are unknown. Await further updates.
- Assessment: useful light source in dark water. May provide interesting bio-optics reference.
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