Sphaeromatidae () |
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benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 30 m |
Southeast Pacific: Probably endemic to Chile. |
Its body length is 1.5 to 2 cm. Its color range is from green to brown with dots, similar to its host algae. In both live and preserved specimens, it has dark or reddish round eyes. |
Inhabits shallow waters (Ref. 3113) and are found clinging firmly on the blades of large kelps like Macrosystis spp. and Lessonia spp. which they also feed on (Ref. 87801). |
Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
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