Thylacodes variabilis (Hadfield & Kay, 1972)
Vermetid worm
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Family:  Vermetidae (worm shells)
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Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 1 m
Distribution:  Indo-Pacific.
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Biology:  Depth range is based on occurrence in French Polynesia (Ref. 99631); to be replaced with a better reference. Found in association with various coral species (Ref. 107706), on rocks and flat surfaces (Ref. 130068). Members of the family Vermetidae are filter feeders, extracting minute planktonic organisms or detrital fragments (Ref. 349).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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