Spiochaetopterus patagonicus Kinberg, 1866
Glass worm
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Family:  Chaetopteridae ()
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Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 10 - 80 m
Distribution:  Southeast Pacific: Chile.
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Biology:  It is found in tubes located in thick sand, rocky bottoms and forming part of the forest of the giant kelp and other macroalgae at depths of 10 to 80 m (Ref. 87801).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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