Montana Hunting News
Written by Montana Hunter
Saturday, 31 July 2010 08:01
Sponges are a very cool life form. They may look and act like plants or algae, but they are invertebrate animals, animals without spines. Too bad Montana doesn't have any sponges you might say--but you'd be wrong! Surprise--Montana has five identified species of freshwater sponges. Who knew? Even the joint Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks and the Montana Natural Heritage Program Animal Field Guide lists only one species of freshwater sponge at this time.
