| Tetillidae () |
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sessile; marine; depth range 4 - 100 m |
| Western Atlantic. |
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Shape varies as globular, almost spherical, or erect egg-shaped; apex usually flattened or depressed. Common width is between 15 to 20 cm. Surface scarred with numerous round cup-like depressions, i.e., porocalices, concentrating in the apical depression. Radiated spicules, protruding tips make remaining surface bristly. External color: orange, yellow-orange, or brownish orange. May be brown due to presence of algae or cyanobacteria. Rich yellow internally. Consistency elastic but firm. Few oscules. |
| Occurs in medium-energy reef environments and deep hard bottoms (Ref. 85482). |
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Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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