BIOTIC Species Information for Sabellaria spinulosa
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| Researched by | Lizzie Tyler | Data supplied by | University of Sheffield |
| Refereed by | This information is not refereed. | ||
| Distribution and Habitat | |||
| Distribution in Britain & Ireland | All British and Irish coasts | ||
| Global distribution | Arctic, North Sea, Channel, Atlantic | ||
| Biogeographic range | Not researched | Depth range | |
| Migratory | Non-migratory / Resident | ||
| Distribution Additional Information | None entered | ||
| Substratum preferences | Bedrock Large to very large boulders Small boulders Cobbles |
Physiographic preferences | Open coast Offshore seabed |
| Biological zone | Upper Infralittoral Lower Infralittoral |
Wave exposure | Very Exposed Exposed Moderately Exposed |
| Tidal stream strength/Water flow | Strong (3-6 kn) Moderately Strong (1-3 kn) |
Salinity | |
| Habitat Preferences Additional Information | Often settles on Pecten maximus and Buccinum undatum and occasionally on Chlamys opercularis. Has strong settlement preference for tubes or sites currently or previously used by the species. | ||
| Distribution References | Hayward & Ryland, 1995b, Hayward et al., 1996, Holt et al., 1998, Hayward & Ryland, 1995b, Julie Bremner, unpub data, | ||
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