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Hyrtios violaceus (Duchassaing & Michelotti, 1864) |
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| Family: | Thorectidae () | |||
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| Environment: | sessile; marine; depth range 3 - 20 m | |||
| Distribution: | Western Central Atlantic. | |||
| Diagnosis: | 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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| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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