Spongia agaricina
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Elephant ear
Elephantenohr-Schwamm
Olifantenoor spons
Oreille d'éléphant
Oreja de elefante
Orecchie d?elefante
Distribution
- The temperate Atlantic
- The Mediterranean
Surrounding and environment
- The species develops on the reef
- The species can be found between 5 and 120 Meters.
- Common species.
General characteristics of the species
- Diameter of the animal : 100 cm
- The animal is in the form of a mass
- The surface looks smooth
- 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) :
- Used in the clothing, footwear or crafts industries for the manufacture of articles (jewellery, etc.)
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!