BIOTIC Species Information for Leptochiton 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 | Cylindrical |
Feeding method | Herbivore |
Mobility/Movement | Crawler |
Environmental position | Epilithic |
Typical food types | Diatoms | Habit | Attached |
Bioturbator | Flexibility | None (< 10 degrees) | |
Fragility | Robust | Size | Small(1-2cm) |
Height | Growth Rate | Not researched | |
Adult dispersal potential | Not researched | Dependency | Independent |
Sociability | Solitary | ||
Toxic/Poisonous? | No | ||
General Biology Additional Information | |||
Biology References | Fish & Fish, 1996, |