BIOTIC Species Information for Syllis spp.
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| Researched by | Dr Paul Somerfield & Prof. Richard Warwick | Data supplied by | PML |
| Refereed by | This information is not refereed | ||
| General Biology | |||
| Growth form | Vermiform segmented |
Feeding method | Predator Herbivore |
| Mobility/Movement | Crawler |
Environmental position | Epibenthic |
| Typical food types | Small invertebrates, diatoms and other algae. | Habit | Free living |
| Bioturbator | Flexibility | High (>45 degrees) | |
| Fragility | Intermediate | Size | Small-medium(3-10cm) |
| Height | Growth Rate | Not researched | |
| Adult dispersal potential | 100-1000m | Dependency | |
| Sociability | Solitary | ||
| Toxic/Poisonous? | No | ||
| General Biology Additional Information | |||
| Biology References | Hayward & Ryland, 1995b, Rouse & Pleijel, 2001 , Nygren, 1999, | ||
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