BIOTIC Species Information for Buccinum spp.
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| Researched by | Dr Paul Somerfield & Prof. Richard Warwick |
Data supplied by | PML |
| Refereed by | This information is not refereed |
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| Taxonomy |
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| Scientific name | Buccinum spp. |
Common name | A whelk |
| MCS Code | W704 |
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| Phylum | Mollusca |
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| Superclass | |
Class | Gastropoda |
| Subclass | Prosobranchia |
Order | Neogastropoda |
| Suborder | |
Family | Buccinidae |
| Genus | Buccinum |
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| Additional Information | |
| Taxonomy References |
Howson & Picton, 1997, |
| General Biology |
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| Growth form | |
Feeding method | |
| Mobility/Movement | |
Environmental position | |
| Typical food types | Carrion, bivalves, worms etc |
Habit | Free living |
| Bioturbator | |
Flexibility | None (< 10 degrees) |
| Fragility | Robust |
Size | Small-medium(3-10cm) |
| Height | 68 mm |
Growth Rate | Not researched |
| Adult dispersal potential | 1km-10km |
Dependency | Independent |
| Sociability | Solitary |
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| Toxic/Poisonous? | No |
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| General Biology Additional Information | |
| Biology References |
Fish & Fish, 1996, Graham, 1988, |
| Distribution and Habitat |
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| Distribution in Britain & Ireland | Found on all British and Irish coasts. |
| Global distribution | Found in north-west Europe from Iceland and northern Norway to the Bay of Biscay. |
| Biogeographic range | Cold temperate to temperate. |
Depth range | LWST to 1200 m. |
| Migratory | Non-migratory / Resident |
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| Distribution Additional Information | |
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Physiographic preferences | |
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Salinity | |
| Habitat Preferences Additional Information | |
| Distribution References |
Foster-Smith, 2000, Graham, 1988, |
| Reproduction/Life History |
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| Reproductive type | |
Developmental mechanism | |
| Reproductive Season | October to May |
Reproductive Location | As adult |
| Reproductive frequency | |
Regeneration potential |
No |
| Life span | 6-10 years |
Age at reproductive maturity | Insufficient information |
| Generation time | Not researched |
Fecundity | 3,000-20,000 |
| Egg/propagule size | 250 µm |
Fertilization type | Internal |
| Larvae/Juveniles |
| Larval/Juvenile dispersal potential | Not researched |
Larval settlement period | Not relevant |
| Duration of larval stage | Not relevant |
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| Reproduction Preferences Additional Information | |
| Reproduction References |
Fish & Fish, 1996, Graham, 1988, |
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