Glass Sponge (Noun)
Meaning
A siliceous sponge (with glassy spicules) of the class Hyalospongiae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- The glass sponge was a fascinating specimen that the marine biologist had never seen before in her research.
- Glass sponges are characterized by their unique glassy spicules that provide structural support and protection.
- The deep-sea expedition discovered a large colony of glass sponges attached to the ocean floor.
- The glass sponge's skeletal structure was made up of intricate networks of glassy fibers.
- Scientists are still learning about the diverse range of glass sponges that inhabit the world's oceans.