| Family: |
Lasaeidae () |
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| Environment: |
benthic; brackish; marine; depth range 15 - 546 m |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean, Northeast Atlantic and the Mediterranean: Europe. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Found in estuarine and inshore areas (Ref. 96352) or near-coastal zones in a variety of sediment types but commonly in fine-grained to muddy substrates (Ref. 7882). Usually associated with rich organic sediment (Ref. 96352). Often associated with the brittle star Acrocnida brachiata (Ref. 7882). A subsurface suspension feeder (Ref. 96501), i.e., a microvore that feeds on organic detritus (Ref. 96352). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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