BIOTIC Species Information for Myrianida spp.
Researched byDr P.Somerfield, Prof. R. Warwick & L.Tyler Data supplied byPML & University of Sheffield
Refereed byThis information is not refereed
Taxonomy
Scientific nameMyrianida spp. Common nameA polychaete worm
MCS CodeP434 Recent Synonyms

PhylumAnnelida Subphylum
Superclass ClassPolychaeta
Subclass OrderPhyllodocida
Suborder FamilySyllidae
GenusMyrianida Species
Subspecies   

Additional InformationSynonymous with Autolytus
Taxonomy References Howson & Picton, 1997,
General Biology
Growth formVermiform segmented
Feeding method
Mobility/Movement Environmental position
Typical food typesSmall invertebrates HabitFree living
Bioturbator FlexibilityHigh (>45 degrees)
FragilityIntermediate SizeSmall(1-2cm)
Height Growth RateNot researched
Adult dispersal potentialNot researched Dependency
Sociability
Toxic/Poisonous?No
General Biology Additional Information
Biology References Hayward & Ryland, 1995b, Fish & Fish, 1996, Barnes, 1979, Rouse & Pleijel, 2001, Hayward & Ryland, 1995b,
Distribution and Habitat
Distribution in Britain & IrelandNot researched
Global distributionNot researched
Biogeographic rangeNot researched Depth range
Migratory   
Distribution Additional Information

Substratum preferencesAlgae
Pebbles
Gravel / shingle
Physiographic preferences
Biological zone Wave exposure
Tidal stream strength/Water flow Salinity
Habitat Preferences Additional Information
Distribution References Hayward & Ryland, 1995b, Hayward & Ryland, 1995b,
Reproduction/Life History
Reproductive typeGonochoristic
Developmental mechanism
Reproductive SeasonBudding; May to August, Planktonic epitoke: Septem Reproductive LocationWater column
Reproductive frequency Regeneration potential No
Life span1 year Age at reproductive maturity<1 year
Generation timeNot researched Fecundity
Egg/propagule size Fertilization typeExternal
Larvae/Juveniles
Larval/Juvenile dispersal potentialNot researched Larval settlement periodDecember to February
Duration of larval stage   
Reproduction Preferences Additional Information
Reproduction References Rouse & Pleijel, 2001, Thorson, 1946, MBA, 1957, Schiedges, 1979,
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