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Galathea subsquamata Stimpson, 1858 |
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| Family: | Galatheidae (squat lobsters) | |||
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| Environment: | benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 238 m | |||
| Distribution: | Indo-Pacific. | |||
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| Biology: | 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). | |||
| IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
| Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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