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Chiridota gigas Dendy & Hindle, 1907

Body large and worm-like. No tube feet. Orange, pink or red with conspicuous white spots

How to identify Chiridota gigas?

What habitats does Chiridota gigas live in?

Under rocks on the lower shore and in the sublittoral zone

What is the distribution of Chiridota gigas?

South-eastern Australia

How big does Chiridota gigas grow?

Can grow up to around 25cm long

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