Agelas conifera
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Brown Tube Sponge
Brauner Röhren-Schwamm
Bruine buisspons
Eponge tubulaire brune
Esponja tubular marrón
Distribution
- The tropical Atlantic
Surrounding and environment
- The species develops on the reef
- The species is found on an overhang or along a hanging wall
- The species can be found between 10 and 50 Meters.
- Common species.
General characteristics of the species
- Height of the animal : 100 cm
- The shape is tubular
- The surface looks smooth
Relationship with humans
- The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
- The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- - Chemistry/pharmacy