Cutting-edge 3D X-ray imaging techniques allowed researchers to create cross-sectional images of the sponge Crateromorpha (IMAGE)

University of Göttingen

Cutting-edge 3D X-ray imaging techniques allowed researchers to create cross-sectional images of the sponge Crateromorpha

Caption

 

Cutting-edge 3D X-ray imaging techniques allowed researchers to create cross-sectional images of the sponge Crateromorpha without damaging this unique museum specimen, which was collected in 1914 from Sagami Bay, Japan. The image shows details of the longitudinal section, with the sponges’ stem internal space occupied by a branching worm from the newly identified Cladosyllis genus. The white arrow points at the worm which lived inside its host sponge.

Credit

Ekin Tilic and Maria Teresa Aguado Molina

Usage Restrictions

None

License

Original content

Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.