Stomatella auricula (Lamarck, 1816) |
photo by
Poppe, Guido and Philippe |
Family: | Trochidae (Top shells) | |||
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Environment: | benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 67 m | |||
Distribution: | Indo-Pacific. | |||
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Biology: | Minimum depth assumed from its ecology. Found in intertidal under rocks (Ref. 75835). Several individuals typically reside under the same rock (Ref. 101251). Members of the family Trochidae browse on detritus and algae, sometimes filter-feeding (Ref. 349). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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