BIOTIC Species Information for Hinia spp.
Researched bySean Lindsley-Leake Data supplied byMarLIN
Refereed byThis information is not refereed
Taxonomy
Scientific nameHinia spp. Common nameA whelk
MCS CodeW743 Recent SynonymsNassarius

PhylumMollusca Subphylum
Superclass ClassGastropoda
SubclassProsobranchia OrderNeogastropoda
Suborder FamilyNassariidae
GenusHinia Species
Subspecies   

Additional Information
Taxonomy References
General Biology
Growth form Feeding method
Mobility/MovementCrawler
Burrower
Environmental position
Typical food types HabitFree living
Bioturbator FlexibilityNone (< 10 degrees)
FragilityRobust SizeSmall(1-2cm)
Height Growth Rate
Adult dispersal potential DependencyIndependent
SociabilityGregarious
Toxic/Poisonous?No
General Biology Additional Information
Biology References Fretter & Graham, 1962,
Distribution and Habitat
Distribution in Britain & Ireland
Global distribution
Biogeographic range Depth range
Migratory   
Distribution Additional Information

Substratum preferences Physiographic preferences
Biological zone Wave exposure
Tidal stream strength/Water flow Salinity
Habitat Preferences Additional Information
Distribution References
Reproduction/Life History
Reproductive typeGonochoristic
Developmental mechanismLecithotrophic
Reproductive SeasonMarch to August Reproductive LocationSediment surface
Reproductive frequencyAnnual episodic Regeneration potential No
Life span11-20 years Age at reproductive maturity3-5 years
Generation time3-5 years Fecundity6000
Egg/propagule sizeSee additional information Fertilization typeExternal
Larvae/Juveniles
Larval/Juvenile dispersal potential100-1000m Larval settlement periodMay to October
Duration of larval stage1-2 months   
Reproduction Preferences Additional InformationEgg capsules are ~5mm high, with each one containing ~200 eggs.
Reproduction References Fretter & Graham, 1962, Tallmark, 1980,
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