Sipunculus norvegicus Danielssen, 1869
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Family:  Sipunculidae (sipunculids)
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Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 100 - 3000 m
Distribution:  Indian Ocean and Mediterranean: Australia, Red Sea (Ref. 1456), Greece (Ref. 1819), Monaco, North Atlantic (from equator to 57 degrees North (Ref. 775)) and Southwest and Western Central Pacific (Ref.1871). Tropical to boreal.
Diagnosis:  Longitudinal muscle bands from 20 to 24; commonly, 21-22. Nephridia: short and free. Brain: elongated and flattened and lobes are not prominent; processes, not yet developed. Tentacular membrane: divided into 8-12 lobes or lappets. Body wall: often semi-transparent.
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IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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