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Coralliophila radula
Coralliophila radula (Adams, 1855)
Pear-shaped coral shell
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Family:  Muricidae (purpuras, murex and rock shells), subfamily: Coralliophilinae
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Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 30 m
Distribution:  Indo-West Pacific: Oman, Australia, New Caledonia and Kermadec.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Associates with Porites lutea as an ectoparasite (Ref. 127936). Known from immediate subtidal to 30 m, on hermatypic scleractinian corals.
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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