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Kinorhynchs: Kinorhyncha - Physical Characteristics, Behavior And Reproduction, No Common Name (echinoderes Sensibilis): Species Account - GEOGRAPHIC RANGE, HABITAT, DIET, KINORHYNCHS AND PEOPLE, CONSERVATION STATUS

NO COMMON NAME (Echinoderes sensibilis): SPECIES ACCOUNT

GEOGRAPHIC RANGE

Kinorhynchs live all over the world.

HABITAT

Kinorhynchs live in all seas from polar to tropical and at all depths. Most live in mud or mud mixed with sand.

DIET

Kinorhynchs eat diatoms, waste material, and bacteria. Diatoms (DYE-uh-tahms) are a type of algae that have a shell. Algae (AL-jee) are plantlike growths that live in water and have no true roots, stems, or leaves.

KINORHYNCHS AND PEOPLE

Kinorhynchs have no known importance to people.

CONSERVATION STATUS

Kinorhynchs are not considered threatened or endangered.

Kinorhynchs: Kinorhyncha - Physical Characteristics

Kinorhynchs: Kinorhyncha - Behavior And Reproduction

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