BIOTIC Species Information for Botryllus schlosseri
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| Researched by | Lizzie Tyler | Data supplied by | University of Sheffield |
| Refereed by | This information is not refereed. | ||
| General Biology | |||
| Growth form | Cushion Crustose soft |
Feeding method | Passive suspension feeder Active suspension feeder |
| Mobility/Movement | Permanent attachment |
Environmental position | Epifaunal Epilithic |
| Typical food types | Suspended particulates. | Habit | Attached |
| Bioturbator | Not relevant | Flexibility | High (>45 degrees) |
| Fragility | Intermediate | Size | Medium(11-20 cm) |
| Height | Growth Rate | Insufficient information | |
| Adult dispersal potential | 100-1000m | Dependency | Independent |
| Sociability | Colonial | ||
| Toxic/Poisonous? | No | ||
| General Biology Additional Information | Colonies that encrust algae may completely cover their substratum and appear pendant-like. Provides a source of food for cowries (Trivia spp.). | ||
| Biology References | Chadwick-Furman & Weissman, 1995, Berril, 1950, | ||
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