Hemimycale columella

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Crater sponge
Kraterschwamm
Roze kraterspons
Eponge à cratères
Esponja con crateres

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 2 and 40 Meters.
Common species.

General characteristics of the species

Diameter of the animal : 30 cm
The form is encrusting
The surface has a pock-marked aspect
The animal can show variable colouring

Relationship with humans

The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest