BIOTIC Species Information for Neocrania anomala
Researched byLizzie Tyler Data supplied byUniversity of Sheffield
Refereed byThis information is not refereed.
General Biology
Growth formBivalved
Feeding methodPassive suspension feeder
Active suspension feeder
Mobility/MovementPermanent attachment
Environmental positionEpifaunal
Typical food typesSeston HabitAttached
BioturbatorNot relevant FlexibilityNone (< 10 degrees)
FragilityIntermediate SizeSmall(1-2cm)
HeightNot researched Growth RateInsufficient information
Adult dispersal potentialNot researched DependencyIndependent
SociabilitySolitary
Toxic/Poisonous?No
General Biology Additional InformationThe lophophore forms the main feeding organ. Mucus is not used in particle capture, only for transport. Neocrania anomala exhibits some degree of particle selectivity. There is a complex mechanism for particle rejection. There is little information on growth rate except that it is believed to be represented by an exponentially declining curve but dependent on depth, food, population density etc. Growth after the first year is slow. Four or five year classes can be identified. Neocrania anomala is capable of recovery from considerable damage to the shell and soft tissue. The adults can be maintained quite well in aquaria and are generally hardy organisms.
Biology References Brunton & Curry, 1979, James et al., 1992, Atkins & Rudwick, 1962, Harper, 1991,
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