Oreasteridae () |
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benthic; marine; depth range 4 - 15 m |
Indian Ocean. |
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Found on soft substrata in sheltered areas of coral reefs (Refs. 106821, 129602). Members of the family Oreasteridae feed mainly both on epifaunal organisms (colonial and/or encrusting organisms) and on surface detritus (Ref. 108108). Suspected to suck and ingest epibenthic felt of microorganisms and perhaps organic substances (Ref. 108109). |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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harmless |
C: Ref. 107745. |
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