| Family: |
Hemiarthridae () |
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| Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 380 m |
| Distribution: |
Southwest Atlantic, Southern Pacific and the Antarctic. |
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| Biology: |
This is an epibiotic species, found on hard substrata including holdfasts of Macrocystis, cobbles encrusted with calcareous red algae and in mussel beds; it is a brooding species that feeds on red and green algae. It is highly sensitive to desiccation and intolerant to high salinities (Ref. 87801). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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| Threat to humans: |
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