Pennatula phosphorea Linnaeus, 1758 Phosphorescent sea pen |
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Tiralongo, Francesco |
Family: | Pennatulidae () | |||
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Environment: | sessile; marine | |||
Distribution: | Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean and the Mediterranean: USA and Canada. | |||
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Biology: | Epibenthic (Ref. 87524). Attached species (Ref. 3123). Known from circalittoral and bathyal zones (Ref. 85338). | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Near Threatened (NT); Date assessed: 14 September 2023 (A2bc) Ref. 123251) | |||
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