A spieces of deep sea sponge called the Veuns flower basket has been discovers. Want the perfect glass fiber? Ask Darwin! A spieces of deep sea sponge called the Veuns flower basket has been discovers. by Ben Rota - Aug 21, 2003 2:29 am UTC Manufacturers of fiber optic cables may have to start taking lessons from sponges, according to a study in Nature as reported by this article at MSNBC.