Luria lurida |
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Brown cowry |
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Braune Kauri |
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Porcelaine livide |
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Porcelana |
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Porcellana |
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The Mediterranean |
Substrate and environment |
Exclusively a marine species
The species is generally observed on the reef or near it.
The species crawls on the seafloor
The animal hunts at night
The species can be found between 5 and 45 Meters
Rare species.
Endemic species.
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General behaviour of the species |
Species generally solitary
The animal retracts or flees if disturbed
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General characteristics of the species |
Maximum size : 6 cm
The animal is a hunter low in the food chain.Diet : Sponges
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Relationship with humans |
The species can be eaten but is of no particular culinary interest
The species is exploited in the following sector(s) :
-Sport or local fishing. Used in the clothing, footwear or crafts industries for the manufacture of articles (jewellery, etc.).
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