Family: |
Polymastiidae () |
Max. size: |
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Environment: |
sessile; marine |
Distribution: |
Western Central Atlantic: Belize, Caribbean. |
Diagnosis: |
Reddish groups of large papillae surrounding tall membranous oscules, filling crevices or growing among coral branches. Tough consistency; papillae contract upon contact. |
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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