BIOTIC Species Information for Bispira spp.
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| Researched by | Sean Lindsley-Leake | Data supplied by | MarLIN |
| Refereed by | This information is not refereed | ||
| General Biology | |||
| Growth form | Feeding method | ||
| Mobility/Movement | Crawler |
Environmental position | |
| Typical food types | particulate | Habit | Tubiculous |
| Bioturbator | Flexibility | High (>45 degrees) | |
| Fragility | Intermediate | Size | Small-medium(3-10cm) |
| Height | Growth Rate | ||
| Adult dispersal potential | Dependency | ||
| Sociability | Solitary | ||
| Toxic/Poisonous? | No | ||
| General Biology Additional Information | Feeding seems to be most readily accommodated at current speeds from 1 cm/s to 3 cm/s with the crown apex angled downstream. Whilst the tube provides protection against predatory fish and crustaceans (with ample evidence of sub-lethal cropping of the branchial crown), it also has a role in irrigation and respiration. The worm will retreat within the tube when current flow exceeds 8·7 cm/s. | ||
| Biology References | Nash & Keegan, 2003(b), | ||
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