Family: |
Phyllodocidae () |
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Environment: |
benthic; brackish; marine; depth range 0 - 237 m |
Distribution: |
Pacific Ocean, Arctic, Northern Atlantic, and the Mediterranean. Subtropical to polar. |
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Biology: |
Maximum depth from Ref. 117328. Found in estuarine and inshore areas (Ref. 96352). Inhabits muddy detritic areas (Ref. 2780). Prefers substrates with particularly high mud content along near-coastal zones. A carnivore-scavenger (Ref. 96352); secretes slime when handled (Ref. 7882). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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