Family: |
Ampharetidae () |
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Environment: |
sessile; brackish; marine; depth range 3 - 856 m |
Distribution: |
Arctic, Atlantic Ocean, Mediterranean and Western Indian Ocean: Central America to northern Brazil and Italy. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Found in estuarine and inshore areas of silt to very fine sand (Ref. 96352) and muddy bottoms (Ref. 2780). A surface deposit-feeder (Ref. 96292). A microvore that feeds on organic detritus (Ref. 96352). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
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