BIOTIC Species Information for Diastylis rathkei
Researched byLizzie Tyler Data supplied byUniversity of Sheffield
Refereed byThis information is not refereed.
Taxonomy
Scientific nameDiastylis rathkei Common nameA cumacean
MCS Code Recent Synonyms

PhylumArthropoda Subphylum
Superclass ClassMalacostraca
Subclass OrderCumacea
Suborder FamilyDiastylidae
GenusDiastylis Speciesrathkei
Subspecies   

Additional Information
Taxonomy References Jones, 1976, Howson & Picton, 1997, Hayward et al., 1996,
General Biology
Growth form Feeding methodSurface deposit feeder
Sub-surface deposit feeder
Mobility/Movement Environmental position
Typical food types Habit
Bioturbator Flexibility
Fragility Size
Height Growth Rate
Adult dispersal potential Dependency
Sociability
Toxic/Poisonous?No
General Biology Additional Information
Biology References Jones, 1976, Hayward et al., 1996,
Distribution and Habitat
Distribution in Britain & Ireland
Global distribution
Biogeographic range Depth range
Migratory   
Distribution Additional Information

Substratum preferences Physiographic preferences
Biological zone Wave exposure
Tidal stream strength/Water flow Salinity
Habitat Preferences Additional Information
Distribution References Jones, 1976, JNCC, 1999, NBN, 2002,
Reproduction/Life History
Reproductive type Developmental mechanismDirect Development
Reproductive Season Reproductive Location
Reproductive frequency Regeneration potential No
Life span1 year Age at reproductive maturity
Generation time Fecundity
Egg/propagule size Fertilization type
Larvae/Juveniles
Larval/Juvenile dispersal potential Larval settlement period
Duration of larval stageNot relevant   
Reproduction Preferences Additional Information
Reproduction References Eckert, 2003,
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