Magellania venosa Solander, 1789
Large smooth brachiopod
photo by Coltro, Marcus

Family:  Terebratellidae ()
Max. size:  0.46 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 2 - 3010 m
Distribution:  Southeast Pacific and Southwest Atlantic.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  It is fixed to hard substrates like rocks, corals, and are rarely found on soft bottoms (Ref. 87801).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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