Phoronis hippocrepia

Horseshoe worm
Hufeisenwurm
Hoefijzerworm
Petit phoronidien
Foronideo pequeno
Phoronide piccolo

Distribution

The temperate Atlantic
The Mediterranean

Surrounding and environment

The species develops on the reef
The species can be found between 1 and 30 Meters.
Uncommon Species

General behaviour of the species

General characteristics of the species

Diameter of the animal : 4 cm
The animal is branch-shaped

Relationship with humans

The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest