Axiothella obockensis (Gravier, 1905)
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Family:  Maldanidae ()
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Environment:  sessile; brackish; marine; depth range 5 - 15 m
Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: India.
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Biology:  Depth range is based on occurrence in India (Ref. 107782); to be replaced with a better reference. Found in an estuary (Ref. 107781). Subtidal, soft sediment. Burrowing deposit feeder (Ref. 107782). In general, maldanids are non-selective deposit feeders, ingesting sediments (Ref. 108042).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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