BIOTIC Species Information for Fucus spiralis
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| Researched by | Nicola White | Data supplied by | MarLIN |
| Refereed by | Dr Graham Scott | ||
| General Biology | |||
| Growth form | Foliose Shrub |
Feeding method | Photoautotroph |
| Mobility/Movement | Permanent attachment |
Environmental position | Epifloral |
| Typical food types | Not relevant | Habit | Attached |
| Bioturbator | Not relevant | Flexibility | High (>45 degrees) |
| Fragility | Intermediate | Size | Medium-large(21-50cm) |
| Height | Up to 40 cm | Growth Rate | 1.1 cm / month |
| Adult dispersal potential | None | Dependency | Independent |
| Sociability | Solitary | ||
| Toxic/Poisonous? | No | ||
| General Biology Additional Information | Fucus spiralis spends up to 90 percent of the time out of the water. It can tolerate a high level of desiccation, being able to survive 70 to 80 percent water loss. Distinct varieties of Fucus spiralis have been recognised, such as Fucus spiralis forma nanus, which is a dwarf form present on exposed shores. Fucus spiralis also hybridises with Fucus vesiculosus providing considerable difficulty in identification. | ||
| Biology References | Niemeck & Mathieson, 1976, Fish & Fish, 1996, Scott et al., 2000, | ||
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