You might be tempted to say “gesundheit,” but the sea creature’s snot helps feed other marine organisms. By Sam Jones Sneezing is far from a uniquely human behavior. Maybe you’ve seen your ...

The next time you spot a sea sponge, say “gesundheit!” Some sponges regularly “sneeze” to clear debris from their porous bodies. It’s “like someone with a runny nose,” says team ...

The study raises more questions about sponge mucus, including whether it’s similar to other animals’ snot, which cells are producing it and what triggers a sneeze, Sally Leys, an evolutionary ...