Cryptophialus minutus Darwin, 1854
Burrowing barnacle
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Family:  Cryptophialidae ()
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Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 1 - 40 m
Distribution:  Southeast Pacific: Chile.
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Biology:  It is found burrowed on shells of Concholepas concholepas, Chiton magnificus, and Fissurella maxima at depths of 1 to 40 m (Ref. 87801).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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