Perkinsiana antarctica
Perkinsiana antarctica (Kinberg, 1866)
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Family:  Sabellidae (sabellids), subfamily: Sabellinae
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Environment:  benthic; marine
Distribution:  Southwest Atlantic and Antarctic Indian Ocean: Chile, Crozet Islands and Terre Adelie. Climate: Temperate to polar.
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Biology:  Worms were abundant at depth of 2 m, on sand, pebbles and areas colonized by Macrocystis pyrifera (kelp) (Ref. 92999).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
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