Galatheidae (squat lobsters) |
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benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 238 m |
Indo-Pacific. |
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Found along the neritic zone, in reef areas (Ref. 97241); from the intertidal region to 238 m in depth (Ref. 76997). Subtidal (Ref. 106854). A filter-suspension feeder/direct bottom-deposit feeder known to feed on plankton, phytobenthos, larval forms, and detritus (Ref. 97241). Also found amongst Mytilisepta virgata beds on exposed rocky shores (Ref. 126136). |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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harmless |
Known from Cape D'Aguilar (Ref. 126136). C: Ref. 126136. |
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