Loxosoma spathula Nielsen, 1966
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Family:  Loxosomatidae ()
Max. size:  0.0875 cm TL (male/unsexed)
Environment:  benthic; marine
Distribution:  Western Atlantic: USA.
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Biology:  Inhabits muddy sand flats. Parasitic on Petaloproctus socialis (Ref. 1200).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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