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How long do sponge larvae swim before settling?
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Sponge larvae typically swim for a duration ranging from a few hours to a few days before they descend to locate a suitable surface for attachment. Once a larva finds an appropriate substrate, it attaches and undergoes metamorphosis to develop into a young sponge.1