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reef-associated; brackish; marine; depth range 1 - 177 m |
| Western Central Atlantic. |
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Massive-amorphous to lobate, and fleshy. The surface varies from smooth, wrinkled, to having fistules-like projections: 0.5 cm wide; 0.5 - 1 cm long. Compressible and a clear detachable skin is present (Ref. 415). |
| Common on mangrove roots, on bottom of mangrove creeks, and growing on peat banks (Ref. 415). Also known from coral reefs and rocky bottoms (Ref. 83912). |
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Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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