Aplysina archeri
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 15 and 35 Meters.
- Common species.
General characteristics of the species
- Height of the animal : 200 cm
- The shape is tubular
- The surface looks rough
- The animal can show variable colouring
Relationship with humans
- The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
- The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
Stove-pipe Sponge
Ofenrohr-Schwamm
Paarse buisspons
Eponge tuyau de poêle;Eponge tubulaire violette
Esponja tubular violeta;Esponja conducto de estufa