Ptilocaulis marquezii (Duchassaing & Michelotti, 1864) |
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Family: | Axinellidae () | |||
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Environment: | sessile; marine; depth range - 8 m | |||
Distribution: | Western Central Atlantic: Caribbean. | |||
Diagnosis: | Orange. Erect, cylindrical branches; single or divided. Surface composed of thin, semi horizontal lamellae. Tough consistency (Ref. 81728). Branching or bushy, with small branching processes with bifurcate ends stretching over a dermal skin. Brown beige in alcohol or in dry condition (Ref. 81712). | |||
Biology: | Known from coral reefs at depths between 13 to 20 m (Ref. 81712). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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