BIOTIC Species Information for Nephasoma spp.
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| Researched by | Dr Paul Somerfield & Prof. Richard Warwick |
Data supplied by | PML |
| Refereed by | This information is not refereed |
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| Taxonomy |
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| Scientific name | Nephasoma spp. |
Common name | A sipunculid |
| MCS Code | N20 |
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| Phylum | Sipuncula |
Subphylum | |
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Class | Sipunculidea |
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Order | Golfingiiformes |
| Suborder | |
Family | Golfingiidae |
| Genus | Nephasoma |
Species | |
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| Additional Information | |
| Taxonomy References |
Howson & Picton, 1997, |
| General Biology |
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| Growth form | Vermiform segmented
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Feeding method | Sub-surface deposit feeder
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| Mobility/Movement | Burrower
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Environmental position | |
| Typical food types | Detritus |
Habit | Free living |
| Bioturbator | |
Flexibility | Low (10-45 degrees) |
| Fragility | Fragile |
Size | Small(1-2cm) |
| Height | 0 |
Growth Rate | Not researched |
| Adult dispersal potential | Not researched |
Dependency | Independent |
| Sociability | Solitary |
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| Toxic/Poisonous? | No |
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| General Biology Additional Information | |
| Biology References |
Fish & Fish, 1996, Hayward & Ryland, 1995b, |
| Distribution and Habitat |
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| Distribution in Britain & Ireland | Not researched |
| Global distribution | Not researched |
| Biogeographic range | Not researched |
Depth range | Not researched |
| Migratory | |
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| Distribution Additional Information | |
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| Substratum preferences | Mud
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Physiographic preferences | |
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Wave exposure | |
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Salinity | |
| Habitat Preferences Additional Information | |
| Distribution References |
Fish & Fish, 1996, Hayward & Ryland, 1995b, Foster-Smith, 2000, |
| Reproduction/Life History |
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| Reproductive type | |
Developmental mechanism | Direct Development
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| Reproductive Season | November to January |
Reproductive Location | As adult |
| Reproductive frequency | |
Regeneration potential |
No |
| Life span | Insufficient information |
Age at reproductive maturity | Insufficient information |
| Generation time | Not researched |
Fecundity | Insufficient information |
| Egg/propagule size | 215-280 µm |
Fertilization type | External |
| Larvae/Juveniles |
| Larval/Juvenile dispersal potential | Not researched |
Larval settlement period | Not relevant |
| Duration of larval stage | Not relevant |
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| Reproduction Preferences Additional Information | |
| Reproduction References |
Fish & Fish, 1996, |
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