BIOTIC Species Information for Amphipholis squamata
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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 | Radial Stellate |
Feeding method | |
| Mobility/Movement | Crawler |
Environmental position | |
| Typical food types | Algae, small macrofauna, copepods, ostracods. | Habit | Free living |
| Bioturbator | Flexibility | High (>45 degrees) | |
| Fragility | Fragile | Size | Small-medium(3-10cm) |
| Height | 2 cm | Growth Rate | Not researched |
| Adult dispersal potential | Not researched | Dependency | Independent |
| Sociability | Gregarious | ||
| Toxic/Poisonous? | No | ||
| General Biology Additional Information | |||
| Biology References | Emson & Whitfield, 1989, Fish & Fish, 1996, Hayward & Ryland, 1990, | ||
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