Family: |
Rossellidae () |
Max. size: |
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Environment: |
sessile; marine; depth range 30 - 40 m |
Distribution: |
Antarctic. |
Diagnosis: |
White. Often vase- or pear-shape up to 2 m in height, at least 1 m in width. Conspicuous pores present on surface, especially on inner surface (Ref. 89939). |
Biology: |
Commensal with amphipods and other arthropods, pycnogonans, shrimps, starfishes and worms. Long-lived (Ref. 124747) and slow growing (Refs. 89939, 124747). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
Country info: |
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