BIOTIC Species Information for Maja squinado
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| Researched by | Emily Wilson | 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 | Medium(11-20 cm) |
| Height | Insufficient information | Growth Rate | Insufficient information |
| Adult dispersal potential | >10km | Dependency | Independent |
| Sociability | Solitary | ||
| Toxic/Poisonous? | No | ||
| General Biology Additional Information | Up to 22.5 cm carapace length (Ingle, 1997). Although solitary, forms aggregated 'mounds' of individuals in late summer / autumn (Fish & Fish, 1996). | ||
| Biology References | Fish & Fish, 1996, Ingle, 1997, | ||
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