Ceraesignum maximum (Sowerby, 1825) Great worm shell |
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Rusconi, Gianemilio |
Family: | Vermetidae (worm shells) | |||
Max. size: | 45 cm SHL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | benthic; marine | |||
Distribution: | Indo-Pacific. | |||
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Biology: | 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). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless | |||
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