Ophiomyxa vivipara Studer, 1876
Brooding smooth brittle star
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Family:  Ophiomyxidae ()
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Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 15 - 399 m
Distribution:  Southern Ocean.
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Biology:  This deposit feeder is found on rock, sand, shell and mud at depths of 15 to 399 m (Ref. 87801).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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