Name: Venus Flower Basket
Brand: Tideline
SKU: 17032
Price: 9.00 USD
Availability: InStock

Size

8-10"

10-12"

Quantity

Price

Ethically Sourced

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Small Business/Artisan Made

Packed With Recycled Materials

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The Venus' flower basket looks like an otherworldly creature one would find on an alien planet. However, it is a remarkable sea sponge found in the deepest parts of the ocean. Its body is composed of silica and resembles a sculpture or, perhaps, a vase made of glassy mesh. These sponges often house glass sponge shrimp, usually a breeding pair, who are typically unable to exit the sponge's lattice due to their size. Consequently, they live in and around these sponges, where the shrimp maintain a mutualistic relationship with the sponge until they die. This may have influenced the adoption of the sponge as a symbol of undying love in Japan, where the skeletons of these sponges are presented as wedding gifts. So, remember when Valentine's Day rolls around, there's nothing more romantic than giving your partner a sea sponge.

All shells and sea life vary in size and shape. You will receive a high quality specimen of the selected item but not the exact one pictured.

All orders ship same or next business day with exception to oversized items. Those items will be identified in the description (Items such as large taxidermy, skulls or exceedingly heavy minerals).

If the subtotal of your order is over $98 the shipping is free (the discount is applied automatically to the cart at checkout)

If there is an issue with your order or something arrives damaged, we will refund or replace the item.

Oversized items are only available for pick-up or if you arrange the shipping yourself. This will be indicated in the item description. However, we do have a very reliable and affordable option for shipping. For more information, please click here. We can also work with a shipping provider of your choosing.

For more information surrounding shipping or shipping rates, please email us at Orders@PaxtonGate.com

Here at Paxton Gate, we have a deep fascination and respect for the natural world. Central to our ethos is the commitment to ethically source all our products. Each item in our collection, including taxidermy, skulls, bones, sea life, and other specimens of natural science, undergoes thorough scrutiny to meet our stringent standards. For more information about our ethical sourcing policy, click here.