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Bittium reticulatum Da Costa, 1778 Small needle whelk |
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photo by
Coudre, Christian |
| Family: | Cerithiidae (ceriths) | |||
| Max. size: | 1 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
| Environment: | benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 250 m | |||
| Distribution: | Northeast Atlantic and the Mediterranean. | |||
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| Biology: | Collected from the sublittoral zone, from low tide up to a depth of 200 m (Ref. 2754). A microalgae herbivore (Ref. 96488). This is an epibenthic species found on reefs (Ref. 95730). It is one of the most abundant microgastropods inhabiting the alga Gelidium latifolium and prefers to live at the base of the plant (Ref. 96520). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
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