Trichobranchidae
Natural History
Trichobranchids inhabit soft sediments from shallow water to depths of 2700 m; they may be more common in deep and cold waters. In Australia they are common in inshore waters and on the shelf; they may be locally abundant in benthic samples. All trichobranchids are thought to be non-selective deposit-feeders.
Diversity
Globally the Trichobranchidae includes 5 genera and at least 30 species. Four genera and 10 species are known from Australia, but the tropical Australian fauna has not been extensively studied and probably harbours additional taxa.
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