Family: |
Polyceridae () |
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Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range - 20 m |
Distribution: |
Northeast Atlantic, the Mediterranean and Western Indian Ocean. |
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Biology: |
Found from intertidal to a depth of 20 m; inhabits kelp bed communities. Feeds on encrusting Bryozoa of the genus Membranipora (Ref. 866). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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