Family: |
Thorectidae () |
Max. size: |
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Environment: |
sessile; marine |
Distribution: |
Western Central Pacific: Caribbean and Florida, USA. |
Diagnosis: |
Massive, with oscular mounds or volcanoes. Color varies from bright to dark green to brown black. May become dark and exude abundant mucus when handled. Blunt ends of primary fibers protruding on the dermis. |
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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