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Carinoma tremaphoros Thompson 1900

Behavior

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Actively burrows in sediment.

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Digestive System

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Mouth ventral behind the brain.

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Distribution

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Indian River Lagoon (Fort Pierce, Florida, USA)

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External Appearance

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Anterior is creamy white; posterior is darker tan color. Pointed head used for burrowing. Tail flattened.

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General Description

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Translucent body color.

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Habitat

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Adult burrows into top 10 cm of fine sandy and muddy sediment.

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Known Prey Organisms

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Carnivorous and also feeds on detritus in sediment.

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Reproduction and Development

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Gonochoric with external outcross fertilization. Single reproductive cycle per year with a duration of 2 months.

Egg development is 2 days; larval stage extends for several weeks.

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Sensory Organs

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No sensory structures on head.

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Size

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Up to 4 cm in length

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