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Pacific Arctic Benthic Species
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Petaloproctus tenuis (Théel, 1879)
Synonyms:
Maldane tenuis (Théel, 1879)

Size
18 mm for 11 chaetigers.

Habitat
In mud mixed with stones. From sublittoral down to about 1700 m deep.

Mobility
Sedentary.

Feeding
Surface deposit feeder.
Grazer.

Distribution
Shelf species, horizontal distribution uncertain.
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