Phorbas tenacior
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Bluish encrusting sponge
Blauer Krustenschwamm
Blauwige korstspons
Eponge encroûtante bleuâtre
Esponja encrostante azul
Spugna incostante blu
Distribution
- 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 1 and 40 Meters.
- Uncommon Species
- Endemic species.
General characteristics of the species
- Diameter of the animal : 15 cm
- The form is encrusting
- The surface looks veiny
Relationship with humans
- The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest