Mariametridae () |
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benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 73 m |
Indo-West Pacific. |
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Occurs in tidepools (Ref. 101028). Subtidal on rocky outcrops at daylight (Ref. 102838). It is usually cryptic under rubble and at the reef during the day (Also Ref. 129602); it gets active at dusk, crawling to exposed perches and spreading its arms in a biplanar posture (Ref. 101028). Also found under dead and living corals (Refs. 100368, 129602). Suspension feeder (Ref. 68823). |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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harmless |
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