Achelia parvula (Loman, 1923) |
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Family: | Ammotheidae () | |||
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Environment: | benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 267 m | |||
Distribution: | Western Indian Ocean and Southwest Atlantic (and sub Antarctic). | |||
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Biology: | Coastal (Ref. 19). Most pycnogonids are carnivores feeding on soft-bodied organisms such as hydroids, soft corals, anemones, bryozoans, small polychaetes and sponges. Some consume algae, microorganisms or detritus (Ref. 833). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
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