BIOTIC Species Information for Axinella dissimilis
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| Researched by | Angus Jackson | Data supplied by | MarLIN |
| Refereed by | This information is not refereed. | ||
| General Biology | |||
| Growth form | Flabellate Digitate |
Feeding method | Active suspension feeder |
| Mobility/Movement | Permanent attachment |
Environmental position | Epibenthic Epilithic |
| Typical food types | Suspended particulate matter. | Habit | Erect |
| Bioturbator | Not relevant | Flexibility | High (>45 degrees) |
| Fragility | Fragile | Size | Medium(11-20 cm) |
| Height | ca 15 cm | Growth Rate | No information found |
| Adult dispersal potential | None | Dependency | Independent |
| Sociability | Colonial | ||
| Toxic/Poisonous? | No | ||
| General Biology Additional Information | Size range refers to height. There is no information detailing whether the sexes are separate. Although elastic and flexible the surface of the sponge cracks if bent more than 90° (Moss & Ackers 1982). There is no information regarding the toxicity of this species. | ||
| Biology References | Picton & Costello, 1998, Moss & Ackers, 1982, Bowerbank, 1865, Konnecker, 1977, | ||
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