The statistical improbability of phenomena such as Euplectella's skeleton is the central problem that any theory of life must solve.    From Wordnik.com.  [The God Delusion]

Euplectella aspergillum, is made entirely of glass.    From Wordnik.com.  [Latest Science News Features, Blog Entries, Column Entries, Issues, Articles and Book Reviews] Reference

Euplectella, "Venus's Flower-basket," resembles an exquisitely delicate fabric woven in spun silk; it is in the form of a gracefully curved tube, expanding slightly upwards and ending in an elegant frill.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Beauties of Nature and the Wonders of the World We Live In] Reference

Euplectella photonics.    From Wordnik.com.  [The Speculist: Why Invent When You Can Discover?] Reference