Desmapsamma anchorata
Lumpy overgrowing sponge
Aufsitzer-Schwamm
Bedekkende spons
Eponge recouvrante
Esponja recubriente
Distribution
- The tropical Atlantic
Surrounding and environment
- The species develops on a sandy/silty seafloor
- The species can be found between 1 and 25 Meters.
- Common species.
General characteristics of the species
- Diameter of the animal : 40 cm
- The animal is branch-shaped
- The surface looks rough
- The animal can show variable colouring
- Chemically attacks the coral in order to inhabit the substrate
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!