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Melithaea bicolor
Melithaea bicolor (Nutting, 1908)
Bicolor gorgonian
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Family:  Melithaeidae ()
Max. size: 
Environment:  sessile; marine; depth range 2 - 430 m
Distribution:  Eastern Central Pacific: Endemic to Hawaii.
Diagnosis:   
Biology:  Prefers rocky crevices in areas directly in the current. Contains less stinging cells than othercnidarians. Feeds on planktonic plant cells or other types of small particles (Ref. 122680).
IUCN Red List Status: Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. 123251)
Threat to humans:  harmless
Country info:   
 

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