This is one I haven't seen yet Venetia but it sure sounds spongey to me, the sponge is known for having the ability to bore into solid substrates such as calcium, there are sponge species that commonly bore into the shells of oysters and other shelled invertebrates, I personally believe that Osteoporosis is yet another illness that is likely caused by the presence of the sponge within the human body as it bores into the bones. I appreciate your interest in this subject, you won't be disappointed while researching the sponge, it's one of the most fascinating organisms on the planet.
Take note of the part about never developing past the larval stage, thats because, IMO, this is not a true independent life form, it is just a sponge taking on a different appearance by incorporating the DNA of another organism or perhaps several organisms into it's offspring.
Last edited by Steve Frey; August 25th, 2009 at 12:43 PM.
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