Family: |
Ammotheidae () |
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Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 267 m |
Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean and Southwest Atlantic (and sub Antarctic). |
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Biology: |
Coastal (Ref. 19). Most pycnogonids are carnivores feeding on soft-bodied organisms such as hydroids, soft corals, anemones, bryozoans, small polychaetes and sponges. Some consume algae, microorganisms or detritus (Ref. 833). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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