BIOTIC Species Information for Pagurus bernhardus
Researched byMorvan Barnes Data supplied byMarLIN
Refereed byThis information is not refereed
General Biology
Growth formArticulate
Feeding methodSurface deposit feeder
Predator
Active suspension feeder
Mobility/MovementCrawler
Environmental positionEpifaunal
Epibenthic
Typical food typesOrganic detritus, carrion HabitFree living
BioturbatorNot relevant FlexibilityNone (< 10 degrees)
FragilityIntermediate SizeSmall-medium(3-10cm)
HeightNot researched Growth RateNot Researched
Adult dispersal potential1km-10km DependencyCommensal with/on/in
SociabilitySolitary Host forSea anemones.
Toxic/Poisonous?No
General Biology Additional Information
Biology References Gerlach et al., 1976, Hayward & Ryland, 1995b, Hazlett, 1981, Fish & Fish, 1996, Crothers & Hayeard, 2004, Ingle, 1993,
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