BIOTIC Species Information for Cheirocratus spp.
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| Researched by | Sean Lindsley-Leake |
Data supplied by | MarLIN |
| Refereed by | This information is not refereed |
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| Taxonomy |
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| Scientific name | Cheirocratus spp. |
Common name | An amphipod |
| MCS Code | S503 |
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| Phylum | Crustacea |
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| Superclass | |
Class | Eumalacostraca |
| Subclass | Peracarida |
Order | Amphipoda |
| Suborder | Gammaridae |
Family | Melitidae |
| Genus | Cheirocratus |
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| General Biology |
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| Growth form | |
Feeding method | |
| Mobility/Movement | Burrower
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Environmental position | |
| Typical food types | |
Habit | Free living |
| Bioturbator | |
Flexibility | High (>45 degrees) |
| Fragility | Intermediate |
Size | Small(1-2cm) |
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| Adult dispersal potential | |
Dependency | Independent |
| Sociability | Insufficient information |
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| Toxic/Poisonous? | No |
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| General Biology Additional Information | |
| Biology References |
MarLIN, Barnes et al., 2001, |
| Distribution and Habitat |
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| Distribution in Britain & Ireland | |
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| Migratory | |
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| Reproduction/Life History |
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| Reproductive type | Gonochoristic
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Developmental mechanism | Viviparous (Parental Care)
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| Reproductive Season | Insufficient information |
Reproductive Location | As adult |
| Reproductive frequency | Insufficient information |
Regeneration potential |
No |
| Life span | Insufficient information |
Age at reproductive maturity | Insufficient information |
| Generation time | Insufficient information |
Fecundity | Insufficient information |
| Egg/propagule size | Insufficient information |
Fertilization type | Internal |
| Larvae/Juveniles |
| Larval/Juvenile dispersal potential | <10m |
Larval settlement period | Insufficient information |
| Duration of larval stage | Insufficient information |
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| Reproduction Preferences Additional Information | larval stages take place in brood pouch before release as adult form |
| Reproduction References |
Barnes et al., 2001, |
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