Oscarella lobularis
Flesh sponge
Fleischschwamm
Gelobde spons
Eponge bleue
Esponja azul
Spugna viola
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 1 and 300 Meters.
- Uncommon Species
General characteristics of the species
- Diameter of the animal : 30 cm
- The form is encrusting
- 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