| Tetillidae () |
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sessile; marine; depth range 17 - 50 m |
| Western Atlantic. |
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Globular or subglobular, grows up to 4.5 cm across. Specimens between .05 to 1.5 cm are ovoid erect, rarely stalked. Surface covered with 2 to 6 large elevated cup-like depressions (i.e., porocalices) at widths between .05 to 1 cm. Spicules present, radiated with protruding tips covering the remaining surface. Color ranges from orange to yellow, reddish brown, or gray; paler internally. Firm consistency, small specimens softer. Oscules on top of cone-shaped protuberances, smaller than porocalices. Spongin fibers absent (Ref. 85482). |
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Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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| harmless |
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