Membranipora membranacea

  • Sea-mat
  • Seerinde
  • Fijne vliescelpoliep
  • Membranipore
  • Membranipora

Distribution

  • The temperate Atlantic
  • The Mediterranean

Surrounding and environment

  • The species develops on the reef
  • The species can be found between 0 and 10 Meters.
  • Very common species.

General behaviour of the species

General characteristics of the species

  • Diameter of the animal : 30 cm
  • The form is encrusting

Relationship with humans

  • The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!