BIOTIC Species Information for Macropipus tuberculatus
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Researched by | Charlotte Marshall | Data supplied by | MarLIN |
Refereed by | This information is not refereed. | ||
General Biology | |||
Growth form | Articulate |
Feeding method | Omnivore Scavenger Predator |
Mobility/Movement | Crawler |
Environmental position | Epibenthic |
Typical food types | Habit | Free living | |
Bioturbator | Flexibility | None (< 10 degrees) | |
Fragility | Fragile | Size | Small-medium(3-10cm) |
Height | Insufficient information | Growth Rate | Insufficient information |
Adult dispersal potential | 1km-10km | Dependency | Independent |
Sociability | Solitary | ||
Toxic/Poisonous? | No | ||
General Biology Additional Information | In NW Med, carapace length of males and females reported up to 39 and 36 mm respectively (Abelló et al., 1990). Juveniles can live hollowed into the substrate. | ||
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