BIOTIC Species Information for Nephasoma spp.
Researched byDr Paul Somerfield & Prof. Richard Warwick Data supplied byPML
Refereed byThis information is not refereed
General Biology
Growth formVermiform segmented
Feeding methodSub-surface deposit feeder
Mobility/MovementBurrower
Environmental position
Typical food typesDetritus HabitFree living
Bioturbator FlexibilityLow (10-45 degrees)
FragilityFragile SizeSmall(1-2cm)
Height0 Growth RateNot researched
Adult dispersal potentialNot researched DependencyIndependent
SociabilitySolitary
Toxic/Poisonous?No
General Biology Additional Information
Biology References Fish & Fish, 1996, Hayward & Ryland, 1995b,
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