Family: |
Nereididae () |
Max. size: |
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Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 12 m |
Distribution: |
Indo-West Pacific and the Mediterranean Sea. Tropical and subtropical. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Common in hard-bottom communities (Ref. 107188). Probably omnivores and scavengers as some species have been observed feeding on algae while others feed on invertebrates (e.g. ascidians) and carrion (Ref. 107862). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
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