Scopalina ruetzleri
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Orange lumpy encrusting sponge
Orangefarbenerer Klumpiges Krustenschwamm
Oranje klonterige korstspons
Eponge encroûtante grumeleuse orange
Esponja incrustante aterronada anaranjada
Distribution
- The tropical Atlantic
Surrounding and environment
- The species develops on the reef
- The species can be found between 5 and 25 Meters.
- Common species.
General characteristics of the species
- Diameter of the animal : 40 cm
- The form is encrusting
- The surface has a honey-combed aspect
Relationship with humans
- The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest