Family: |
Turbinidae (Turban shells) |
Max. size: |
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Environment: |
benthic; marine; depth range - 285 m |
Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: Oman, Gulf of Oman and Persian Gulf. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Members of the family Turbinidae are herbivorous, consuming small epibenthic algae and vegetable detritus (Ref. 349). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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