Venus' Flower Basket (IMAGE) Brown University Caption The Venus' flower basket sponge's wispy basalia spicules can be seen at the base of the skeleton. Credit Kesari Lab/Brown University Usage Restrictions None 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.