Melinna cristata (Sars, 1851)
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Family:  Ampharetidae ()
Max. size: 
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 27 - 237 m
Distribution:  Indo-Pacific, Atlantic Ocean, Mediterranean, Arctic and Antarctic.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  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).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
Country info:  Known from the Canadian Arctic Archipelago (Refs. 3448, 124008). C: Ref. 124008; O: Ref. 3448.

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