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Ocean 180 - The Harp Sponge: An extraordinary new species of carnivorous sponge. n this video we describe a new species of carnivorous sponge, Chondrocladia lyra from the deep-sea off California. It is called the harp sponge because its basic structure, called a vane, is shaped like a harp. Each vane consists of a horizontal branch supporting several parallel, vertical branches. The harp sponge's unusual shape and exposure to currents may also help it to feed and reproduce more effectively...