Corallium rubrum
Substrate and environment
- The species is generally attached to a reef
- Often in a cavity or under an overhang
- The species can be found between 2 and 400 Meters.
- Uncommon Species
- Endemic species.
General behaviour of the species
General characteristics of the species
- Maximum size of the colony : 30 cm
- Diameter of the polyp : 5 mm
- Animal with slow growth
Relationship with humans
- The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
- The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- Used in the clothing, footwear or crafts industries for the manufacture of articles (jewellery, etc.)
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