Aplysina cavernicola
Yellow cave-sponge
Gelber Höhlen-schwamm
Gele grottenspons
Eponge cavernicole jaune
Verongia cavernicola
Spugna cavernicola gialla
Distribution
- 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 5 and 70 Meters.
- Uncommon Species
- Endemic species.
General characteristics of the species
- Height of the animal : 30 cm
- The animal is branch-shaped
- The surface looks smooth
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