Axinella polypoides

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Common antlers sponge
Löchriger Geweihschwamm
Vertakt geweispons
Axinelle commune
Esponja cornuda común
Spugna Alberello

Distribution

The temperate Atlantic
The Mediterranean

Surrounding and environment

The species develops on the reef
The species is found in a sheltered zone
The species can be found between 15 and 100 Meters.
Uncommon Species

General characteristics of the species

Height of the animal : 70 cm
The animal is branch-shaped
The surface looks rough

Relationship with humans

The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest

The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!