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glass sponge

/ɡlæs spʌndʒ/

翻译: 玻璃海绵是一类属于六放海绵纲(Hexactinellida)的深海海绵,其骨骼由硅质骨针组成,常呈纤细的玻璃纤维状。它们多生活在寒冷深水中,并能形成复杂的礁石结构。

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/ɡlæs spʌndʒ/C1formalscientific
  • zh玻璃海绵是一类属于六放海绵纲(Hexactinellida)的深海海绵,其骨骼由硅质骨针组成,常呈纤细的玻璃纤维状。它们多生活在寒冷深水中,并能形成复杂的礁石结构。

A type of deep-sea sponge belonging to the class Hexactinellida, characterized by a skeleton made of silica spicules that often resemble delicate glass fibers. These sponges are typically found in cold, deep waters and can form complex reef structures.

  1. Marine animalC1formal

    A type of deep-sea sponge with a skeleton made of silica, often forming intricate glass-like structures.

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    • Glass sponges are found in the deep ocean, often at depths of over 100 meters.
    • The skeleton of a glass sponge is composed of spicules made of silica.
    • Some glass sponges can live for thousands of years.