BIOTIC Species Information for Typosyllis spp.
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| Researched by | Dr Paul Somerfield & Prof. Richard Warwick |
Data supplied by | PML |
| Refereed by | This information is not refereed |
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| Taxonomy |
| Scientific name | Typosyllis spp. |
Common name | A polychaete worm |
| MCS Code | P364 |
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| Phylum | Annelida |
Subphylum | |
| Superclass | |
Class | Polychaeta |
| Subclass | |
Order | Phyllodocida |
| Suborder | |
Family | Syllidae |
| Genus | Syllis |
Species | |
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| Additional Information | |
| Taxonomy References |
Howson & Picton, 1997, |
| General Biology |
| Growth form | Vermiform segmented
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Feeding method | |
| Mobility/Movement | |
Environmental position | Epibenthic
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| Typical food types | Small invertebrates |
Habit | Free living |
| Bioturbator | |
Flexibility | High (>45 degrees) |
| Fragility | Intermediate |
Size | Small-medium(3-10cm) |
| Height | |
Growth Rate | Not researched |
| Adult dispersal potential | 100-1000m |
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| Sociability | |
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| Toxic/Poisonous? | No |
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| General Biology Additional Information | |
| Biology References |
Hayward & Ryland, 1995b, Hayward & Ryland, 1995b, |
| Distribution and Habitat |
| Distribution in Britain & Ireland | Not researched |
| Global distribution | Not researched |
| Biogeographic range | Not researched |
Depth range | |
| Migratory | |
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| Distribution Additional Information | |
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| Substratum preferences | |
Physiographic preferences | |
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Wave exposure | |
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Salinity | |
| Habitat Preferences Additional Information | |
| Distribution References |
Hayward & Ryland, 1995b, Hayward & Ryland, 1995b, |
| Reproduction/Life History |
| Reproductive type | Gonochoristic
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Developmental mechanism | |
| Reproductive Season | Insufficient information |
Reproductive Location | Water column |
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Regeneration potential |
Yes |
| Life span | Insufficient information |
Age at reproductive maturity | <1 year |
| Generation time | Not researched |
Fecundity | |
| Egg/propagule size | |
Fertilization type | External |
| Larvae/Juveniles |
| Larval/Juvenile dispersal potential | Not researched |
Larval settlement period | Insufficient information |
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| Reproduction Preferences Additional Information | |
| Reproduction References |
Rouse & Pleijel, 2001, Heacox, 1980, |