| Family: |
Axiidae (lobster shrimp) |
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| Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range 80 - 690 m |
| Distribution: |
Northeast Atlantic: North Sea. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Dwells in very fine silty or clay substrates. Exhibits a burrowing habit. Recorded from temperatures of 6 to 7.5°C and salinities of around 35 ppt. Probably geophagous (Ref. 129141). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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| Threat to humans: |
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