Melithaea bicolor (Nutting, 1908) Bicolor gorgonian |
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Family: | Melithaeidae () | |||
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Environment: | sessile; marine; depth range 2 - 430 m | |||
Distribution: | Eastern Central Pacific: Endemic to Hawaii. | |||
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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 | |||
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