Crambe crambe
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Orange-red encrusting sponge
Orangeroter krusten-schwamm
Oranjerode korstspons
Eponge encroûtante orange-rouge
Esponja encrostante anaranjada-roja
Spugna dello spondillo
Distribution
- The Mediterranean
Surrounding and environment
- The species develops on the reef
- The species can be found between 1 and 30 Meters.
- Very common species.
- Endemic species.
General characteristics of the species
- Diameter of the animal : 100 cm
- The form is encrusting
- The surface looks veiny
- The animal can show variable colouring
Relationship with humans
- The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance!