Thorectidae () |
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sessile; marine; depth range 3 - 20 m |
Western Central Atlantic. |
Sprawling, irregular masses of interconnected blunt ridges with slightly elevated oscules on top. Color: brownish to purplish, purple violet. Morphology: encrusting, massive or tubes. Soft consistency. May exudate purple ink if collected. |
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Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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harmless |
C: Ref. 86671; O: Ref. 87193. |
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