Plakinidae () |
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sessile; marine; depth range 9 - 11 m |
Western Atlantic: Brazil, Belize, Colombia and Panama. |
Thick encrusting to massive-lobate (up to cm high). Brown to gray-black externally, tan internally. Some specimens show darker spots. Oscules with a membrane ( 1 - 2 wide). Smooth, but slightly rough surface to the touch. Compressible and dense (Ref. 415). |
Depth range based on Panama from Ref. 415. May also occur in mangrove ponds (Ref. 86789). |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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harmless |
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