Plectonemertes sinensis Gibson, 1990
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Family:  Plectonemertidae ()
Max. size:  1.5 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range - 21 m
Distribution:  Northwest Pacific: Hong Kong.
Diagnosis:  Body is rounded, and has a fairly firm consistency. Head has an anterior notch, appearing rather diamond-shaped when creeping. Both eyes and cephalic furrows could not be seen. Dark reddish-brown in color, marked with irregularly distributed transverse whitish bands.
Biology:  Found on substrate composed of shell debris, silt and clay (Ref. 125683).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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