Marphysa gemmata Mohammad, 1973
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Family:  Eunicidae ()
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Environment:  benthic; marine
Distribution:  Western Indian Ocean: Persian Gulf.
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Biology:  Members of the family Eunicidae are free-living, though some larger forms may become tubiculous. Some species may bore into dead coral, forming burrows (Ref. 107425). May be carnivores, herbivores, omnivores and/or scavengers feeding on both invertebrate and algal material (Ref. 107862).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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