BIOTIC Species Information for Ditrupa arietina
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| Researched by | Lizzie Tyler | Data supplied by | University of Sheffield |
| Refereed by | This information is not refereed. | ||
| General Biology | |||
| Growth form | Vermiform segmented |
Feeding method | Passive suspension feeder Active suspension feeder |
| Mobility/Movement | Crawler Burrower |
Environmental position | Infaunal Epifaunal |
| Typical food types | Organic matter, phytoplankton | Habit | Free living |
| Bioturbator | Diffusive mixing | Flexibility | High (>45 degrees) |
| Fragility | Fragile | Size | Small(1-2cm) |
| Height | Not researched | Growth Rate | Not researched |
| Adult dispersal potential | Not researched | Dependency | Independent |
| Sociability | Solitary | ||
| Toxic/Poisonous? | No | ||
| General Biology Additional Information | |||
| Biology References | Gremare et al.,1998, Jordana et al., 2000, Medernach et al., 2000, Hayward & Ryland, 1995b, Hayward & Ryland, 1995b, | ||
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