BIOTIC Species Information for Myrianida spp.
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| Researched by | Dr P.Somerfield, Prof. R. Warwick & L.Tyler | Data supplied by | PML & University of Sheffield | ||||||||||||
| Refereed by | This information is not refereed | ||||||||||||||
| Taxonomy | |||||||||||||||
| Scientific name | Myrianida spp. | Common name | A polychaete worm | ||||||||||||
| MCS Code | P434 | Recent Synonyms | |||||||||||||
| Phylum | Annelida | Subphylum | |||||||||||||
| Superclass | Class | Polychaeta | |||||||||||||
| Subclass | Order | Phyllodocida | |||||||||||||
| Suborder | Family | Syllidae | |||||||||||||
| Genus | Myrianida | Species | |||||||||||||
| Subspecies | |||||||||||||||
| Additional Information | Synonymous with Autolytus | ||||||||||||||
| Taxonomy References | Howson & Picton, 1997, | ||||||||||||||
| General Biology | |||||||||||||||
| Growth form | Vermiform segmented |
Feeding method | |||||||||||||
| Mobility/Movement | Environmental position | ||||||||||||||
| Typical food types | Small invertebrates | Habit | Free living | ||||||||||||
| Bioturbator | Flexibility | High (>45 degrees) | |||||||||||||
| Fragility | Intermediate | Size | Small(1-2cm) | ||||||||||||
| Height | Growth Rate | Not researched | |||||||||||||
| Adult dispersal potential | Not researched | Dependency | |||||||||||||
| Sociability | |||||||||||||||
| Toxic/Poisonous? | No | ||||||||||||||
| General Biology Additional Information | |||||||||||||||
| Biology References | Hayward & Ryland, 1995b, Fish & Fish, 1996, Barnes, 1979, Rouse & Pleijel, 2001, Hayward & Ryland, 1995b, | ||||||||||||||
| Distribution and Habitat | |||||||||||||||
| Distribution in Britain & Ireland | Not researched | ||||||||||||||
| Global distribution | Not researched | ||||||||||||||
| Biogeographic range | Not researched | Depth range | |||||||||||||
| Migratory | |||||||||||||||
| Distribution Additional Information | |||||||||||||||
| Substratum preferences | Algae Pebbles Gravel / shingle |
Physiographic preferences | |||||||||||||
| Biological zone | Wave exposure | ||||||||||||||
| Tidal stream strength/Water flow | Salinity | ||||||||||||||
| Habitat Preferences Additional Information | |||||||||||||||
| Distribution References | Hayward & Ryland, 1995b, Hayward & Ryland, 1995b, | ||||||||||||||
| Reproduction/Life History | |||||||||||||||
| Reproductive type | Gonochoristic |
Developmental mechanism | |||||||||||||
| Reproductive Season | Budding; May to August, Planktonic epitoke: Septem | Reproductive Location | Water column | ||||||||||||
| Reproductive frequency | Regeneration potential | No | |||||||||||||
| Life span | 1 year | Age at reproductive maturity | <1 year | ||||||||||||
| Generation time | Not researched | Fecundity | |||||||||||||
| Egg/propagule size | Fertilization type | External | |||||||||||||
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| Reproduction Preferences Additional Information | |||||||||||||||
| Reproduction References | Rouse & Pleijel, 2001, Thorson, 1946, MBA, 1957, Schiedges, 1979, | ||||||||||||||
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