| Family: |
Sipunculidae (sipunculids) |
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| Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 2500 - 4300 m |
| Distribution: |
South Pacific and the Atlantic Ocean: Brazil. |
| Diagnosis: |
Body wall: transparent up to 11 cm long. Longitudinal muscle bands: 28-34; flat and thin. Brain: rounded, single lobed and no elongate processes. Nephridia: attached partially, short with an irregular rough surface. Glans region: distinct undivided bundles of longitudinal muscle bands but continues circular muscle bands. |
| Biology: |
Found at depths 2500-4300 m in cold, deep water from South Pacific and eastern Atlantic and off Brazil (Ref. 1840). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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| Threat to humans: |
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