| Family: |
Nereididae () |
| Max. size: |
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| Environment: |
benthic; marine |
| Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: Persian Gulf. |
| Diagnosis: |
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| Biology: |
Members of the genus Perinereis are common in intertidal mud flats (Ref. 86799). Probably omnivores and scavengers as some species have been observed feeding on algae while others feed on invertebrates (e.g. ascidians) and carrion (Ref. 107862). |
| IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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| Threat to humans: |
harmless |
| Country info: |
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