Mesothuria lactea

photo by Arntz, Wolf E.

Family:	Synallactidae ()
Max. size:
Environment:	benthic; marine; depth range 641 - 5100 m
Distribution:	Antarctic Atlantic: Antarctica.
Diagnosis:
Biology:	Prefers soft bottoms probably due to its detritivore feeding habit or its mode of locomotion (Ref. 2545).
IUCN Red List Status:	(LC); Date assessed: 18 May 2010 Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:	harmless
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