BIOTIC Species Information for Nephtys cirrosa
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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 | Vermiform segmented |
Feeding method | Predator Scavenger |
| Mobility/Movement | Swimmer Crawler Burrower |
Environmental position | Infaunal |
| Typical food types | Molluscs, crustaceans & other polychaetes. | Habit | Burrow dwelling |
| Bioturbator | Diffusive mixing | Flexibility | High (>45 degrees) |
| Fragility | Fragile | Size | Small-medium(3-10cm) |
| Height | Not relevant | Growth Rate | Insufficient information |
| Adult dispersal potential | 100-1000m | Dependency | Independent |
| Sociability | Solitary | ||
| Toxic/Poisonous? | No | ||
| General Biology Additional Information | None entered | ||
| Biology References | Hayward & Ryland, 1990, Heidi Tillin, unpub data, Julie Bremner, unpub data, | ||
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