Family: |
Membraniporidae () |
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Environment: |
sessile; marine; depth range 0 - 26 m |
Distribution: |
Eastern Pacific and Southwest Atlantic: USA, Chile and Argentina. Tropical to temperate. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
It is found on large algae, like Macrocystis pyrifera, where it builds up extensive rounded colonies (Ref. 87801). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
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