Osedax japonicus Fujikura, Fujiwara & Kawato, 2006
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Family:  Siboglinidae ()
Max. size:  0.88 cm TRKL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  sessile; marine; depth range 224 - 250 m
Distribution:  Northwest Pacific.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Depth range based on a locality (Ref. 7661); to be replaced with a better reference. Inhabits and feeds on sperm whale (Physeter macrocephalus) carcass (Ref. 7661).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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