SCIENCE IN PICS: Coral Attacked by SpongeIn the adult phase, sponges and corals are sessile invertebrates that may compete with each other when space is at a premium.SaveMark Us Preferred on GooglePrintEpoch Times Staff8/17/2011|Updated: 10/1/2015We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.