Family: |
Microporellidae () |
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Environment: |
sessile; marine; depth range 2 - 55 m |
Distribution: |
Eastern Pacific, Southwest Atlantic and the Mediterranean Sea. Temperate. |
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Biology: |
Maximum depth from Ref. 116066. An epibenthic-suspension/filter feeder that thrives on particulate organic matter and phytoplankton (Ref. 93816). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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