Family: |
Clionaidae (Boring sponges) |
Max. size: |
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Environment: |
sessile; marine |
Distribution: |
Western Central Atlantic: Caribbean. |
Diagnosis: |
Fields of black papillae, usually partly fused. Can be level with the substratum or slightly elevated when relaxed. Excavates upper substratum, filling cavities with a greenish yellow tissue. |
Biology: |
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IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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