BIOTIC Species Information for Ampelisca brevicornis
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| Researched by | Lizzie Tyler | Data supplied by | University of Sheffield |
| Refereed by | This information is not refereed. | ||
| General Biology | |||
| Growth form | Articulate |
Feeding method | Passive suspension feeder Active suspension feeder Surface deposit feeder Sub-surface deposit feeder |
| Mobility/Movement | Swimmer Crawler |
Environmental position | Epifaunal Infaunal |
| Typical food types | No text entered | Habit | Tubiculous |
| Bioturbator | Flexibility | Low (10-45 degrees) | |
| Fragility | Intermediate | Size | Small(1-2cm) |
| Height | Growth Rate | ||
| Adult dispersal potential | 100-1000m | Dependency | Independent |
| Sociability | Solitary | ||
| Toxic/Poisonous? | No | ||
| General Biology Additional Information | Create silt tubes that may be built up into extensive mats. | ||
| Biology References | Hayward & Ryland, 1990, Julie Bremner, unpub data, | ||
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