Axinella verrucosa
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Mediterranean mermaids glove
Lamellengeweihschwamm
Axinelle verruqueuse
Esponja verrugosa
Spugna verrucosa
Distribution
- The temperate Atlantic
- The Mediterranean
Surrounding and environment
- The species develops on the reef
- The species can be found between 10 and 75 Meters.
- Uncommon Species
General characteristics of the species
- Height of the animal : 15 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
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!