Aplysina fistularis
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Yellow tube sponge
Neptunsschwamm
Gele buisspons
Eponge tubulaire jaune
Esponja tubular amarilla
Spugna tubulare gialla
Distribution
- The tropical Atlantic
Surrounding and environment
- The species develops on the reef
- The species can be found between 5 and 40 Meters.
- Very common species.
General characteristics of the species
- Height of the animal : 120 cm
- The shape is tubular
- The surface looks rough
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