Hyrtios violaceus (Duchassaing & Michelotti, 1864)
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Family:  Thorectidae ()
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Environment:  sessile; marine; depth range 3 - 20 m
Distribution:  Western Central Atlantic.
Diagnosis:  Sprawling, irregular masses of interconnected blunt ridges with slightly elevated oscules on top. Color: brownish to purplish, purple violet. Morphology: encrusting, massive or tubes. Soft consistency. May exudate purple ink if collected.
Biology: 
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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