Lasaeidae () |
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benthic; brackish; marine; depth range 15 - 546 m |
Western Indian Ocean, Northeast Atlantic and the Mediterranean: Europe. |
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Found in estuarine and inshore areas (Ref. 96352) or near-coastal zones in a variety of sediment types but commonly in fine-grained to muddy substrates (Ref. 7882). Usually associated with rich organic sediment (Ref. 96352). Often associated with the brittle star Acrocnida brachiata (Ref. 7882). A subsurface suspension feeder (Ref. 96501), i.e., a microvore that feeds on organic detritus (Ref. 96352). |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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C: Ref. 96501; O: Ref. 96501. |
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