BIOTIC Species Information for Pleuronectes platessa
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| Researched by | Morvan Barnes | Data supplied by | MarLIN |
| Refereed by | This information is not refereed | ||
| General Biology | |||
| Growth form | Pisciform |
Feeding method | Predator Scavenger |
| Mobility/Movement | Swimmer |
Environmental position | Demersal |
| Typical food types | Thin-shelled molluscs and polychaetes. | Habit | Free living |
| Bioturbator | Not relevant | Flexibility | High (>45 degrees) |
| Fragility | Intermediate | Size | Large(>50cm) |
| Height | Not researched | Growth Rate | 2-3 cm / year |
| Adult dispersal potential | >10km | Dependency | Independent |
| Sociability | Solitary | ||
| Toxic/Poisonous? | No | ||
| General Biology Additional Information | |||
| Biology References | Hayward & Ryland, 1995b, Whitehead et al., 1986, Wheeler, 1969, Fonds et al., 1992, | ||
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