Spirastrella cunctatrix
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Encrusting orange sponge
Orangefarbener Strahlenschwamm
Eponge encroûtante orange
Esponja incrustante naranja
Spugna rossa
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 30 Meters.
- Very common species.
General characteristics of the species
- Diameter of the animal : 100 cm
- The form is encrusting
- The surface looks veiny
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!