New Species of Killer Sponge Looks Like Crochet Hook

by Kathryn on December 21, 2011 · 0 comments

in Crochet News

Here’s a random tidbit of mid-week entertainment for you:

crochet sponge 500x391 New Species of Killer Sponge Looks Like Crochet Hook

What you see pictured above might look to me and you like some type of distorted crochet hook but it’s actually a new species of carnivorous sponge that’s been located in the waters off of New Zealand!

This sponge is one of three new sponges found in the area. They have razor sharp bone-like features called spicules that act to tear up their prey.

Learn more from stuff.co.nz.

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