Sycon ciliatum
Ciliated sponge
Wimperkalkschwamm
Zakspons
Eponge petit œuf
Sicon
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 0 and 100 Meters.
- Common species.
General characteristics of the species
- Diameter of the animal : 1 cm
- Height of the animal : 5 cm
- The animal is vase-shaped
- 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 can be confused with other species of similar appearance!