Cinachyra antarctica

photo by Arntz, Wolf E.

Family:	Tetillidae ()
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Environment:	sessile; marine; depth range 18 - 761 m
Distribution:	Antarctic.
Diagnosis:	White or pale yellow. Round, with distinctive tufts of long spicules. May grow up to 30 cm in height (Ref. 89939).
Biology:	Suspension feeders. Preyed on by starfishes, with spicules providing defense to some extent (Ref. 89939).
IUCN Red List Status:	Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:	harmless
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