Peramphithoe femorata (Krøyer, 1845)
Kelp curler
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Family:  Ampithoidae ()
Max. size: 
Environment:  benthic; marine; depth range 0 - 20 m
Distribution:  Southern Ocean.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  It is found on giant kelp, Macrocystis pyrifera (Refs. 87801, 92889) and Macrocystis integrifolia (Ref. 87801), and feeds intensively on their blades (Ref. 87801).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans: 
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