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Serpulorbis colubrinus (Röding, 1798) Snake-like worm shell |
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photo by
Poppe, Guido and Philippe |
| Family: | Vermetidae (worm shells) | |||
| Max. size: | 5 cm SHL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthic; marine | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-West Pacific: most common in the central part of the area. Distribution imperfectly known. | |||
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| Biology: | Occasionally collected by native populations in the tropical Pacific (Ref. 349). Common on rocky substrates. Shallow subtidal zones. Mucous-feeding species (Ref. 349). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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