Pipe Organ-like structures

[JamesB]

Ok, these things have finally become large enough I could get decent pictures. What are they (the white pipe organs underneath the elegance)?

http://mediaservice.photoisland.com/auction/Apr/20014211360642093606459.jpg

http://mediaservice.photoisland.com/auction/Apr/20014217825612931660514.jpg

TIA, James.

[rshimek]

Hi James,

Looks to be a sponge. Some sponges are about the only things I know of with that rather odd growth form.

:D