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Fig. 232. Rhabdosoma whitei Bate. 



Distribution: The most widespread and very commonly found species 

 of the genus Rhabdosoma. It is known from the tropics and subtropics of the 

 Pacific, Indian, and Atlantic oceans (from 40° N to 40° S), and inhabits the 

 Caribbean, Mediterranean and Red seas. Preferred depths are up to 200 m, 

 although it may be found deeper also. Reproduction reported as year round; 

 apparently, several successive egg-layings are possible since females are 



