BIOTIC Species Information for Bodotria spp.
Researched bySean Lindsley-Leake Data supplied byMarLIN
Refereed byThis information is not refereed
Taxonomy
Scientific nameBodotria spp. Common nameA cumacean shrimp
MCS CodeS1193 Recent Synonyms
PhylumCrustacea Subphylum
Superclass ClassEumalacostraca
SubclassPeracarida OrderCumacea
Suborder FamilyBodotriidae
GenusBodotria Species
Subspecies   
Additional Information
Taxonomy References Hayward & Ryland, 1995b,
General Biology
Growth form Feeding method
Mobility/MovementBurrower
 Environmental position
Typical food types HabitFree living
Bioturbator FlexibilityLow (10-45 degrees)
FragilityIntermediate SizeVery small(<1cm)
Height Growth Rate
Adult dispersal potential DependencyIndependent
SociabilitySolitary
Toxic/Poisonous?No
General Biology Additional Information
Biology References Corey, 1981, Hayward & Ryland, 1995b,
Distribution and Habitat
Distribution in Britain & IrelandFound off many British and Irish coasts from the Shetlands to the Scilly Isles.
Global distributionFound in north-west Europe from Denmark to Ireland and potentially as far south as the Mediterranean.
Biogeographic rangeTemperate. Depth range
Migratory   
Distribution Additional Information
Substratum preferences Physiographic preferences
Biological zone Wave exposure
Tidal stream strength/Water flow Salinity
Habitat Preferences Additional Information
Distribution References
Reproduction/Life History
Reproductive typeGonochoristic
 Developmental mechanismInsufficient information
Reproductive SeasonInsufficient information Reproductive LocationInsufficient information
Reproductive frequencySemelparous Regeneration potential No
Life span<1 year Age at reproductive maturityInsufficient information
Generation timeInsufficient information Fecundity32 - 77
Egg/propagule sizeInsufficient information Fertilization typeInternal
Larvae/Juveniles
Larval/Juvenile dispersal potentialInsufficient information Larval settlement periodInsufficient information
Duration of larval stageInsufficient information   
Reproduction Preferences Additional Information
Reproduction References Corey, 1981,
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