BIOTIC Species Information for Nemertesia antennina
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| Researched by | Olwen Ager | Data supplied by | MarLIN |
| Refereed by | This information is not refereed. | ||
| General Biology | |||
| Growth form | Arborescent / Arbuscular |
Feeding method | Passive suspension feeder |
| Mobility/Movement | Permanent attachment |
Environmental position | Epifaunal |
| Typical food types | Suspended organic particulates, inc. plankton | Habit | Attached |
| Bioturbator | Not relevant | Flexibility | High (>45 degrees) |
| Fragility | Fragile | Size | Medium(11-20 cm) |
| Height | Can be up to 25 cm | Growth Rate | 2.64-4.6 cm / month (Hughes, 1977). |
| Adult dispersal potential | None | Dependency | Independent |
| Sociability | Colonial | ||
| Toxic/Poisonous? | No | ||
| General Biology Additional Information | None entered | ||
| Biology References | Cornelius, 1995b, Hughes, 1977, | ||
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