BIOTIC Species Information for Eulalia spp.
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Researched by | Dr Paul Somerfield & Prof. Richard Warwick | Data supplied by | PML | ||||||||||||
Refereed by | This information is not refereed | ||||||||||||||
Taxonomy | |||||||||||||||
Scientific name | Eulalia spp. | Common name | A polychaete worm | ||||||||||||
MCS Code | P150 | Recent Synonyms | |||||||||||||
Phylum | Annelida | Subphylum | |||||||||||||
Superclass | Class | Polychaeta | |||||||||||||
Subclass | Order | Phyllodocida | |||||||||||||
Suborder | Family | Eulalia | |||||||||||||
Genus | Species | ||||||||||||||
Subspecies | |||||||||||||||
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Taxonomy References | |||||||||||||||
General Biology | |||||||||||||||
Growth form | Vermiform segmented |
Feeding method | Predator Scavenger |
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Mobility/Movement | Crawler |
Environmental position | Epibenthic |
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Typical food types | Small invertebrates | Habit | Free living | ||||||||||||
Bioturbator | Flexibility | High (>45 degrees) | |||||||||||||
Fragility | Intermediate | Size | Medium(11-20 cm) | ||||||||||||
Height | Growth Rate | Not researched | |||||||||||||
Adult dispersal potential | 100-1000m | Dependency | |||||||||||||
Sociability | Solitary | ||||||||||||||
Toxic/Poisonous? | No | ||||||||||||||
General Biology Additional Information | |||||||||||||||
Biology References | Fish & Fish, 1996, Hayward & Ryland, 1995b, Pleijel & Dales, 1991, Rouse & Pleijel, 2001 , | ||||||||||||||
Distribution and Habitat | |||||||||||||||
Distribution in Britain & Ireland | Not researched | ||||||||||||||
Global distribution | Not researched | ||||||||||||||
Biogeographic range | Not researched | Depth range | Not researched | ||||||||||||
Migratory | |||||||||||||||
Distribution Additional Information | |||||||||||||||
Substratum preferences | Bedrock Large to very large boulders Cobbles Pebbles Gravel / shingle Small boulders Algae Other species (see additional information) |
Physiographic preferences | |||||||||||||
Biological zone | Wave exposure | ||||||||||||||
Tidal stream strength/Water flow | Salinity | ||||||||||||||
Habitat Preferences Additional Information | |||||||||||||||
Distribution References | Hayward & Ryland, 1995b, Pleijel & Dales, 1991, | ||||||||||||||
Reproduction/Life History | |||||||||||||||
Reproductive type | Developmental mechanism | Oviparous Planktotrophic Lecithotrophic |
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Reproductive Season | January to August | Reproductive Location | As adult | ||||||||||||
Reproductive frequency | Regeneration potential | No | |||||||||||||
Life span | 6-10 years | Age at reproductive maturity | <1 year | ||||||||||||
Generation time | Not researched | Fecundity | Insufficient information | ||||||||||||
Egg/propagule size | 80-125 µm | Fertilization type | External | ||||||||||||
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Reproduction Preferences Additional Information | |||||||||||||||
Reproduction References | Fish & Fish, 1996, Pleijel & Dales, 1991, MBA, 1957, Thorson, 1946, Olive, 1975, |