BIOTIC Species Information for Upogebia 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 | Articulate |
Feeding method | Active suspension feeder |
Mobility/Movement | Burrower |
Environmental position | Infaunal |
Typical food types | Diatoms, flagellates and plant detritus. | Habit | Tubiculous |
Bioturbator | Flexibility | None (< 10 degrees) | |
Fragility | Fragile | Size | Medium(11-20 cm) |
Height | Growth Rate | Not researched | |
Adult dispersal potential | 100-1000m | Dependency | Independent |
Sociability | Solitary | ||
Toxic/Poisonous? | No | ||
General Biology Additional Information | |||
Biology References | Hayward et al., 1996, Webb, 1919, Candisani et al., 2001, Kevrekidis spp., |