Theonella swinhoei
Swinhoe's sponge
Wurzelschwamm
Eponge de Swinhoe
Esponja de Swinhoe
Spugna di Swinhoe
Distribution
- The tropical Pacific
- The Red Sea
- The Indian Ocean
Surrounding and environment
- The species develops on the reef
- The species can be found between 0 and 20 Meters.
- Common species.
General characteristics of the species
- Diameter of the animal : 30 cm
- Height of the animal : 30 cm
- The animal is vase-shaped
- The surface looks rough
Relationship with humans
- The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
- The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
- - Chemistry/pharmacy