Family: |
Nephtyidae () |
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Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 1350 m |
Distribution: |
Indo-Pacific, Northern Atlantic, Arctic and the Mediterranean Sea. Polar to subtropical. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Found in sandbanks in clean, fine to medium-grained sand (Ref. 96352), from the lower intertidal zone to 1000 meters (Ref. 116516). A carnivore-scavenger that exhibits cannibalism (Ref. 96352). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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