Ampharetidae () |
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benthic; marine; depth range 27 - 237 m |
Indo-Pacific, Atlantic Ocean, Mediterranean, Arctic and Antarctic. |
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Found in muddy bottoms. A surface deposit feeder (Ref. 96501), i.e., a microvore that feeds on organic detritus (Ref. 96352). Also a suspension feeder. Sessile and tentaculate (Ref. 125928). Tubiculous (Ref. 112705). |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Known from the Canadian Arctic Archipelago (Refs. 3448, 124008). C: Ref. 124008; O: Ref. 3448. |
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