BIOTIC Species Information for Hydrallmania falcata
Researched byCharlotte Marshall Data supplied byMarLIN
Refereed byThis information is not refereed.
General Biology
Growth formArticulate
Feeding methodPassive suspension feeder
Mobility/MovementPermanent attachment
Environmental positionEpifaunal
Epilithic
Typical food types HabitErect
BioturbatorNot relevant FlexibilityHigh (>45 degrees)
FragilityFragile SizeMedium(11-20 cm)
HeightUp to 64 cm Growth Rate
Adult dispersal potential10-100m DependencyIndependent
SociabilityColonial
Toxic/Poisonous?No
General Biology Additional InformationHeight can reach 64 cm although it is more commonly 10-30 cm (Cornelius, 1995b).
Biology References Cornelius, 1995b, Kosevich, 2006,
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