Drupella fragum (Blainville, 1832) |
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Family: | Muricidae (purpuras, murex and rock shells), subfamily: Rapaninae | |||
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Environment: | benthic; marine | |||
Distribution: | Pacific Ocean. | |||
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Biology: | Dead shells frequently washed up on the beaches (Ref. 88739). Obligate corallivore (Refs. 127967, 130737). Prior studies demonstrated its aggregation to corals under stress (Ref. 130737). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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