| Family: |
Vermetidae (worm shells) |
| Max. size: |
45 cm SHL (male/unsexed) |
| Environment: |
benthic; marine |
| Distribution: |
Indo-Pacific. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Traditionally collected for food in eastern Polynesia. Abundant on the outer parts of coral reefs, partly imbedded among corals (Ref. 349). Known as a ciliary feeding species. Consumes zooplankton and phytoplankton via mucus-net feeding (Ref. 66969). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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