Ircinia variabilis
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Stinker sponge
Krustenlederschwamm
Ircinie variable
Distribution
- The Mediterranean
Surrounding and environment
- The species develops on the reef
- The species can be found between 1 and 30 Meters.
- Common species.
General characteristics of the species
- The shape is extremely variable
- The surface looks rough
- 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