BIOTIC Species Information for Cirratulus cirratus
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| Researched by | Lizzie Tyler | Data supplied by | University of Sheffield |
| Refereed by | This information is not refereed. | ||
| Taxonomy | |||
| Scientific name | Cirratulus cirratus | Common name | A bristleworm |
| MCS Code | P836 | Recent Synonyms | None |
| Phylum | Annelida | Subphylum | |
| Superclass | Class | Polychaeta | |
| Subclass | Order | Spionida | |
| Suborder | Family | Cirratulidae | |
| Genus | Cirratulus | Species | cirratus |
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| Additional Information | Cirratulus cirratus is usually found in aggregations of up to 200 individuals. During the breeding season their colour changes, the females become bright yellow and the males white. | ||
| Taxonomy References | Hayward & Ryland, 1995b, Fauchald, 1977, Hayward et al., 1996, Fish & Fish, 1996, Howson & Picton, 1997, | ||
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