Suberites ficus (domuncula)
Sulphur sponge ; hermit sponge
Einsiedler-Korkschwamm ; Feigenschwamm
Vijgspons
Orange de mer ; Subérite figue
Esponja del ermitaño
Spugna del paguro
Distribution
- The tropical Atlantic
- The temperate Atlantic
- The Mediterranean
Surrounding and environment
- The species develops on the reef
- The species can be found between 1 and 1000 Meters.
- Uncommon Species
General characteristics of the species
- Diameter of the animal : 40 cm
- The animal is in the form of a mass
- 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
- The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- - Chemistry/pharmacy