Family: |
Architectonicidae (Sundial shells) |
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Environment: |
benthic; marine |
Distribution: |
Western Indian Ocean: Persian Gulf. |
Diagnosis: |
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Biology: |
Members of the family Architectonicidae are associated with coelenterates such as sea-anemones, corals, or zoanthids on which they feed (Ref. 349). In general, they are carnivores (Ref. 67623). |
IUCN Red List Status: |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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Threat to humans: |
harmless |
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