Leptochiton kerguelensis Haddon, 1886
Cryptic sea cradle
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Family:  Leptochitonidae ()
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Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 2 - 1582 m
Distribution:  Southern Ocean. Subtropical to polar.
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Biology:  It is found on and under stones, and often under the holdfasts of Macrocystis sp. and among bryozoans in muddy and silty substrates (Ref. 87801).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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