Cinachyra antarctica (Carter, 1872) |
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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