Family: |
Lafoeidae () |
Max. size: |
10 cm OT (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
sessile; marine; depth range 5 - 1500 m |
Distribution: |
Arctic, Atlantic, Pacific and the Antarctic. Mostly polar, but also in subtropical and boreal. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Colonies may reach a size of 100 mm (Ref. 8774). It also occurs in depths of 10-1500 m (Ref. 64386). Found at depths of 5 to 1200 m (Ref. 120471). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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