Amphimedon compressa (IMAGE) Florida Atlantic University Caption A red sponge, Amphimedon compressa, one of two of the sponge species from which the scientists developed the cell cultures. Credit Shirley A. Pomponi, Ph.D. Usage Restrictions Credit: Shirley A. Pomponi, Ph.D. License Licensed 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.