Chondrosia reniformis
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Kidney sponge
Nierenschwamm
Nierspons
Eponge-rognon
Patata de la mar
Spugna patata
Distribution
- The temperate Atlantic
- The Mediterranean
Surrounding and environment
- The species develops on the reef
- The species can be found between 1 and 30 Meters.
- Very common species.
General characteristics of the species
- Diameter of the animal : 40 cm
- Height of the animal : 5 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