BIOTIC Species Information for Gammarus insensibilis
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| Researched by | Nicola White | Data supplied by | MarLIN |
| Refereed by | Dr Martin Sheader | ||
| General Biology | |||
| Growth form | Articulate |
Feeding method | Herbivore |
| Mobility/Movement | Swimmer Crawler |
Environmental position | Epifaunal |
| Typical food types | Chaetomorpha | Habit | Free living |
| Bioturbator | Not relevant | Flexibility | Low (10-45 degrees) |
| Fragility | Intermediate | Size | Small(1-2cm) |
| Height | Insufficient information | Growth Rate | Insufficient information |
| Adult dispersal potential | 100-1000m | Dependency | Independent |
| Sociability | Solitary | ||
| Toxic/Poisonous? | No | ||
| General Biology Additional Information | This species is often found in dense populations. | ||
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