Elasmopus pectenicrus

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Family:	Maeridae ()
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Environment:	benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 50 m
Distribution:	Indo-West Pacific and Western Central Atlantic.
Diagnosis:
Biology:	Dwells in rubble areas (Ref. 81751). Detritivore (Ref. 108360). Herbivore (Ref. 108362). Epibenthic, found on shell hash (Ref. 110266). Part of fouling communities found in mariculture zones (Ref. 127121).
IUCN Red List Status:	Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:
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