Interesting Insides (IMAGE) Brown University Caption The anchors that hold Venus' flower basket sea sponges to the ocean floor have an internal architecture that increases their ability to bend. Credit Kesari Lab/Brown Universtiy 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.