2013 Photomicrography Competition

Image of Distinction

Sponge spicules

Solvin Zankl

Affiliation
Solvin Zankl Images
Kiel, Germany
Technique

Darkfield, Focus Stacking

Magnifaction
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Sponge spicules that once have had stabilizing and predator deterring functions in sponges can frequently be found in the sand from Raja Ampat, Indonesia.