BIOTIC Species Information for Bolocera tuediae
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| Researched by | Morvan Barnes | Data supplied by | MarLIN | ||||||||||||
| Refereed by | This information is not refereed | ||||||||||||||
| Taxonomy | |||||||||||||||
| Scientific name | Bolocera tuediae | Common name | Deeplet sea anemone | ||||||||||||
| MCS Code | D681 | Recent Synonyms | |||||||||||||
| Phylum | Cnidaria | Subphylum | |||||||||||||
| Superclass | Anthozoa | Class | Hexacorallia | ||||||||||||
| Subclass | Order | Actiniaria | |||||||||||||
| Suborder | Nynantheae | Family | Actiniidae | ||||||||||||
| Genus | Bolocera | Species | tuediae | ||||||||||||
| Subspecies | |||||||||||||||
| Additional Information | |||||||||||||||
| Taxonomy References | Howson & Picton, 1997, Manuel, 1988, Hayward et al., 1996, Manuel, 1988, Howson & Picton, 1997, Hayward & Ryland, 1995b, | ||||||||||||||
| General Biology | |||||||||||||||
| Growth form | Radial Globose |
Feeding method | Predator Passive suspension feeder |
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| Mobility/Movement | Permanent attachment Temporary attachment |
Environmental position | Epifaunal |
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| Typical food types | Invertebrates, mostly crustaceans | Habit | Attached | ||||||||||||
| Bioturbator | Not relevant | Flexibility | Low (10-45 degrees) | ||||||||||||
| Fragility | Intermediate | Size | Medium-large(21-50cm) | ||||||||||||
| Height | Not researched | Growth Rate | Not Researched | ||||||||||||
| Adult dispersal potential | Not researched | Dependency | Independent | ||||||||||||
| Sociability | Solitary | ||||||||||||||
| Toxic/Poisonous? | No | ||||||||||||||
| General Biology Additional Information | |||||||||||||||
| Biology References | Gemill, 1921, Manuel, 1988, Shick, 1991, Vader, 1970, Hayward & Ryland, 1995b, | ||||||||||||||
| Distribution and Habitat | |||||||||||||||
| Distribution in Britain & Ireland | Found on all British and Irish coasts, less common in the south. | ||||||||||||||
| Global distribution | Found in north-west Europe from Denmark, Norway and the coasts of Iceland to the Azores, and in the western Atlantic off the coasts Canada and the coasts of Argentina. | ||||||||||||||
| Biogeographic range | Cold temperate to temperate. | Depth range | From 20 m to 2000 m depth. | ||||||||||||
| Migratory | Non-migratory / Resident | ||||||||||||||
| Distribution Additional Information | |||||||||||||||
| Substratum preferences | Bedrock Large to very large boulders Small boulders Cobbles Biogenic reef |
Physiographic preferences | Open coast Offshore seabed |
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| Biological zone | Upper Infralittoral Lower Infralittoral Upper Circalittoral Lower Circalittoral Circalittoral Offshore Bathybenthic (Bathyal) |
Wave exposure | Field unresearched |
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| Tidal stream strength/Water flow | Field unresearched |
Salinity | Full (30-40 psu) |
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| Habitat Preferences Additional Information | |||||||||||||||
| Distribution References | JNCC, 1999, NBN, 2002, Gemill, 1921, Manuel, 1988, Hayward & Ryland, 1995b, | ||||||||||||||
| Reproduction/Life History | |||||||||||||||
| Reproductive type | Gonochoristic |
Developmental mechanism | Planktotrophic |
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| Reproductive Season | February to March | Reproductive Location | Water column | ||||||||||||
| Reproductive frequency | Annual protracted | Regeneration potential | No | ||||||||||||
| Life span | 11-20 years | Age at reproductive maturity | 3-5 years | ||||||||||||
| Generation time | Not researched | Fecundity | Insufficient information | ||||||||||||
| Egg/propagule size | Not researched | Fertilization type | External | ||||||||||||
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| Reproduction Preferences Additional Information | |||||||||||||||
| Reproduction References | Gemill, 1921, Shick, 1991, Vader, 1970, Fautin, 2002, Chia, 1976, Hayward & Ryland, 1995b, | ||||||||||||||
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