Vermetidae (worm shells) |
45 cm SHL (male/unsexed) |
benthic; marine |
Indo-Pacific. |
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Traditionally collected for food in eastern Polynesia. Abundant on the outer parts of coral reefs, partly imbedded among corals (Ref. 349). Known as a ciliary feeding species. Consumes zooplankton and phytoplankton via mucus-net feeding (Ref. 66969). |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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harmless |
Known from Ducie and Henderson (Refs. 87866, 87907). C: Refs. 87866, 87907; M: Ref. 349. |
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