Axinellidae () |
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reef-associated; brackish; marine; depth range 0 - 70 m |
Western Atlantic and Pacific Ocean: Caribbean. |
Massive-amorphous, lobate or mound-shape. Bright red externally and internally. Short conule: 0.05 cm high; distributed or tall conules: 0.1 - 0.2 cm high irregularly distributed. Oscules abundant: 0.3 - 0.6 cm in diameter, with a thin membrane. Slimy when cut (Ref. 415). |
Occurs in rock patches, mangrove roots and on coral reefs at depths between 0.5 to 70 m (Ref. 415, 81712). |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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harmless |
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