Family: |
Dictyonellidae () |
Max. size: |
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Environment: |
sessile; marine; depth range 6 - 30 m |
Distribution: |
Western Central Atlantic: Caribbean. |
Diagnosis: |
Dark brown exterior and cream interior. Morphology: encrusting, lobate, massive, tube. Consistency: crumbly and soft. |
Biology: |
Commensal with amphipods (Ref. 82302). Known from depths between 20 to 40 m (Ref. 081714). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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