In situ feeding and metabolism of glass sponges (Hexactinellida, Porifera) studied in a deep temperate fjord with a remotely operated submersible

Yahel, Gitai; Whitney, Frank; M. Reiswig, Henry; Eerkes‐Medrano, Dafne; P. Leys, Sally

doi:10.4319/lo.2007.52.1.0428

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In situ feeding and metabolism of glass sponges (Hexactinellida, Porifera) studied in a deep temperate fjord with a remotely operated submersible

Published in Limnology and Oceanography • Jan 1, 2007

Authors:

Gitai Yahel

Frank Whitney

Henry M. Reiswig

Abstract

Glass sponges are conspicuous inhabitants of benthic communities in the cool waters of the Antarctic and north Pacific continental shelf. We used an ROV outfitted with a new device for simultaneous sampling of water inhaled and exhaled by the sponges to provide the first data on the nutritional ecol...

Subject

Pelagic zone

Sponge

Benthic zone

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