Family: |
Plexauridae () |
Max. size: |
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Environment: |
sessile; marine; depth range 1 - 15 m |
Distribution: |
Western Atlantic: Belize, USA and Canada. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
It develops a chemical defense against other invertebrates from the high concentration of prostaglandins in its soft tissues (Ref. 100527). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
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