BIOTIC Species Information for Pagurus spp.
Researched byDr Paul Somerfield & Prof. Richard Warwick Data supplied byPML
Refereed byThis information is not refereed
General Biology
Growth formArticulate
Feeding methodScavenger
Passive suspension feeder
Mobility/MovementCrawler
Environmental positionEpibenthic
Typical food typesCarrion HabitFree living
Bioturbator FlexibilityNone (< 10 degrees)
FragilityFragile SizeSmall-medium(3-10cm)
Height Growth RateNot researched
Adult dispersal potentialNot researched DependencyCommensal with/on/in
SociabilitySolitary
Toxic/Poisonous?No
General Biology Additional Information
Biology References Fish & Fish, 1996, Crothers & Crothers, 1988,
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