Dictionary Definitions, Synomyns, Antonyms, and related words for Glass Sponge
Definitions for: Glass Sponge
[n] a siliceous sponge (with glassy spicules) of the class Hyalospongiae
Webster (1913) Definition: Glass"-sponge`, n. (Zo["o]l.)
A siliceous sponge, of the genus Hyalonema, and allied
genera; -- so called from their glassy fibers or spicules; --
called also vitreous sponge. See Glass-rope, and
Euplectella.
