Osedax rubiplumus Rouse, Goffredi & Vrijenhoek, 2004
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Family:  Siboglinidae ()
Max. size:  3.8 cm TRKL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  sessile; marine; depth range 2891 - 2891 m
Distribution:  Eastern Central Pacific.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Depth range based on a locality (Ref. 7661); to be replaced with a better reference. Inhabits and feeds on bones of gray whale carcass (Eschrichtius robustus) (Ref. 7662).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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