Acanthella acuta
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Orange lumpy sponge
Stachelschwamm
Oranje stekelspons
Eponge épineuse orange
Acanthella
Acantella
Distribution
- The Mediterranean
Surrounding and environment
- The species develops on the reef
- The species can be found between 5 and 40 Meters.
- Common species.
- Endemic species.
General characteristics of the species
- Diameter of the animal : 10 cm
- The animal is in the form of a mass
- 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