BIOTIC Species Information for Ampharete falcata
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| Researched by | Tracy Heath | Data supplied by | MarLIN |
| Refereed by | This information is not refereed. | ||
| General Biology | |||
| Growth form | Vermiform segmented |
Feeding method | Passive suspension feeder Active suspension feeder Surface deposit feeder Sub-surface deposit feeder |
| Mobility/Movement | Burrower |
Environmental position | Infaunal |
| Typical food types | Insufficient information | Habit | Tubiculous |
| Bioturbator | Not researched | Flexibility | High (>45 degrees) |
| Fragility | Fragile | Size | Small(1-2cm) |
| Height | Not researched | Growth Rate | Insufficient information |
| Adult dispersal potential | 100-1000m | Dependency | Independent |
| Sociability | Solitary | ||
| Toxic/Poisonous? | No | ||
| General Biology Additional Information | Feeds by extending its tentacles across the sediment surface. Mucus secreted by the tentacles traps food which is then carried back to the mouth. Branchiae are used for gas exchange. | ||
| Biology References | Holthe, 1986, Rouse & Pleijel, 2001, Fauchald, 1977, Hayward & Ryland, 1995b, | ||
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