BIOTIC Species Information for Aequipecten opercularis
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| Researched by | Morvan Barnes | Data supplied by | MarLIN |
| Refereed by | This information is not refereed | ||
| General Biology | |||
| Growth form | Bivalved |
Feeding method | Active suspension feeder |
| Mobility/Movement | Temporary attachment Swimmer |
Environmental position | Epifaunal Epibenthic |
| Typical food types | Suspended organic matter including plankton | Habit | Free living |
| Bioturbator | Not relevant | Flexibility | None (< 10 degrees) |
| Fragility | Intermediate | Size | Small-medium(3-10cm) |
| Height | Not researched | Growth Rate | Not Researched |
| Adult dispersal potential | Not researched | Dependency | Independent |
| Sociability | Solitary | ||
| Toxic/Poisonous? | No | ||
| General Biology Additional Information | |||
| Biology References | Hayward & Ryland, 1995b, Fish & Fish, 1996, Heilmayer et al., 2004, Ansell et al., 1991, Jenkins et al., 2003, Tebble, 1966, Christensen, 1980, | ||
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