Asterinidae (cushion stars) |
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benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 20 m |
Southeast Pacific: Chile and Peru. |
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This is an epibiotic species found on hard bottoms and holdfasts of Lessonia nigrescens in intertidal areas to 20 meters in depth. It feeds on mollusks and detritus (Ref. 87801). |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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harmless |
Known from the Peruvian Province, Puerto Montt to Peninsula Taitao and Golfo de Penas (Ref. 87801). |
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