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Eponge fibreuse rose
Hexadella racovitzai Topsent, 1896
AnimalsSpongesDemosponges (Corneo-siliceous sponges)
Distribution map
Geographic areas (BioObs)
Western MediterraneanMediterranean - Alboran SeaEastern MediterraneanNorth-East AtlanticCanary Islands
Observation type
Scuba divingApnea / Snorkelling
Other common names
- Rosaroter StachelschwammGerman (Germany)
- Hexadelle roseFrench (France)
Other invalid scientific names
- Hexadella purpurea
- Hexadella racovitzae
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Sources
- HUET Sylvie, PROUZET Anne, ANDRÉ Frédéric in : DORIS, 17/12/2022 : Hexadella racovitzai Topsent, 1896, https://doris.ffessm.fr/ref/specie/811
How to cite this BioObs sheet?
BioObs, 12/03/2026 : Hexadella racovitzai Topsent, 1896, https://bioobs.fr/en/species-sheets/1062
Modification history
- Created by Eric Nozérac on 11/03/2026
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