- Notes: Thin, soft black sheet; purple inside; stains the fingers purple. Could be confused with Iotrochota arenosa, which is always thicker and releases more mucus. It is also known as Artemisina nigra sensu Alcolado & Gotera, 1986.
- Author Reference: van Soest, 1984
- Link: World Porifera Database
| Color: |
| black |
| Morphology: |
| encrusting |
| Consistency: |
| soft |
| Locations: |
| Bahamas - San Salvador |
| Bahamas - Sweetings Cay |
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