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Spongia agaricina |
Distribution |
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Elephant ear |
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Elephantenohr-Schwamm |
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Olifantenoor spons |
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Oreille d'éléphant |
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Oreja de elefante |
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Orecchie d?elefante |
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The temperate Atlantic
The Mediterranean |
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Surrounding and environment |
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The species develops on the reef
The species can be found between 5 and 120 Meters
Common species.
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General characteristics of the species |
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Diameter of the animal : 100 cm
The animal is in the form of a mass
The surface looks smooth
The animal can show variable colouring
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Relationship with humans |
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
Used in the clothing, footwear or crafts industries for the manufacture of articles (jewellery, etc.).
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The species can be confused with other species of similar appearance! |
