Petrosia ficiformis
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Stony sponge
Feigenschwamm
Harde vijgspons
Eponge-pierre
Esponja de pedra
Spugna petrosia
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 5 and 50 Meters.
- Common species.
General characteristics of the species
- Diameter of the animal : 50 cm
- The shape is extremely variable
- 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