Phascolosoma scolops (Selenka & de Man, 1883)
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Family:  Phascolosomatidae ()
Max. size:  6.5 cm TRKL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 5220 m
Distribution:  Indo-Pacific and the Mediterranean.
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Biology:  Found on soft rocks of coastal intertidal waters (Ref. 1784 and 776) to oceanic (Ref. 776). Shallow waters and coastal waters; intertidal, inhabits soft rocks (Ref. 1784, page 2199), abundant beneath stones and amongst coralline turf in rockpools (Ref. 106682). Also found amongst Mytilisepta virgata beds on exposed rocky shores (Ref. 126136). Part of fouling communities in mariculture zones (Ref. 127121).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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