Bread sponge

Latin: Halichondria panicea

Size:

Varies widely in shape and size. The species can form carpets several meters long on the bottom.

Levested:

Common from the shore down to 200 meters. Grows on rocks, stones and kelp.

Distribution:

The entire Norwegian coast and large parts of Europe.

Food:

Filter eater.

Facts about bread fungus

Bread sponges can be green as a result of their symbiotic relationship with green algae.

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