BIOTIC Species Information for Molgula manhattensis
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| Researched by | Dr Keith Hiscock | Data supplied by | MarLIN |
| Refereed by | This information is not refereed. | ||
| General Biology | |||
| Growth form | Globose |
Feeding method | Active suspension feeder |
| Mobility/Movement | Permanent attachment |
Environmental position | Epibenthic |
| Typical food types | Plankton | Habit | Attached |
| Bioturbator | Not relevant | Flexibility | Low (10-45 degrees) |
| Fragility | Fragile | Size | Small(1-2cm) |
| Height | Up to 3 cm | Growth Rate | Insufficient information |
| Adult dispersal potential | None | Dependency | Independent |
| Sociability | Gregarious | ||
| Toxic/Poisonous? | No | ||
| General Biology Additional Information | Molgula manhattensis typically lives on hard substrata including artificial substrata. Molgula manhattensis sensu stricto (see taxonomy page) occurs especially in ports and harbours (Connor & Picton in Howson & Picton, 1997). | ||
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