Aiolochroia crassa
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Yellow branching tube sponge
Gelber Verzweigter Röhrenschwamm
Gele vertakte buisspons
Eponge tubulaire ramifiée jaune
Esponja tubular ramificada amarilla
Distribution
- The tropical Atlantic
Surrounding and environment
- The species develops on the reef
- The species can be found between 7 and 30 Meters.
- Very common species.
General characteristics of the species
- Height of the animal : 60 cm
- The shape is extremely variable
- 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) :
- - Chemistry/pharmacy