Cerithiidae (ceriths) |
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benthic; marine; depth range 20 - 40 m |
Indo-West Pacific and the Mediterranean Sea. |
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Usually in shallow waters, on soft and hard substrata (Ref. 107882), and subtidal in sand (Ref. 130068). Members of the family Cerithiidae are herbivore-deposit feeders (Ref. 1385). |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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harmless |
Known from Gulf of Oman (Ref. 130068). C: Refs. 107286, 130068; M: Ref. 130068. |
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