BIOTIC Species Information for Leptosynapta spp.
Researched byDan Bayley
Refereed by
General Biology
Growth form Feeding methodSub-surface deposit feeder
Detritivore
Grazer (surface/substratum)
Mobility/MovementBurrower
Environmental position
Typical food typesDetritus Habit
Bioturbator Flexibility
Fragility SizeMedium-large(21-50cm)
Height1 cm Growth Rate
Adult dispersal potential Dependency
Sociability
Toxic/Poisonous?No
General Biology Additional Information
Biology References Eltringham, 1971, Hayward & Ryland, 1995b,
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