Family: |
Tethydidae () |
Max. size: |
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Environment: |
sessile; marine |
Distribution: |
Southeast Atlantic and Western Indian Ocean: South Africa. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Inhabits the rocky intertidal region. A plankton feeder that captures minute amphipod crustaceans with the tentacles of its oral hood (Ref. 866). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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