Family: |
Sabellariidae () |
Max. size: |
1.2 cm WD (male/unsexed) |
Environment: |
sessile; marine; depth range 0 - 72 m |
Distribution: |
Western Central Atlantic and Eastern Pacific. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Size refers to tube diameter (Ref. 865). Reef-building, tubiculous polychaete (Ref. 100429). Colonies form on and against rocks, particularly in areas of high sand transport (Ref. 865). Planktotrophic larvae explore the substrate for possible settlement depending on a chemical stimuli (Ref. 100429). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
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Country info: |
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