Figured: S M Smith
Height: 8 mm


Widespread but sparse, found living amongst the roots of algae and in shell sand at low water, inshore and offshore. Intermittent ectoparasite on a wide variety of echinoderms. Probably commoner than records indicate. Many old records from Oban, Loch Fyne and the Clyde.
Collections: GAGM, NMI, NMSZ, NMW

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