| Family: |
Ampharetidae () |
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| Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 27 - 237 m |
| Distribution: |
Indo-Pacific, Atlantic Ocean, Mediterranean, Arctic and Antarctic. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Found in muddy bottoms. A surface deposit feeder (Ref. 96501), i.e., a microvore that feeds on organic detritus (Ref. 96352). Also a suspension feeder. Sessile and tentaculate (Ref. 125928). Tubiculous (Ref. 112705). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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