BIOTIC Species Information for Aequipecten opercularis
Researched byMorvan Barnes Data supplied byMarLIN
Refereed byThis information is not refereed
General Biology
Growth formBivalved
Feeding methodActive suspension feeder
Mobility/MovementTemporary attachment
Swimmer
Environmental positionEpifaunal
Epibenthic
Typical food typesSuspended organic matter including plankton HabitFree living
BioturbatorNot relevant FlexibilityNone (< 10 degrees)
FragilityIntermediate SizeSmall-medium(3-10cm)
HeightNot researched Growth RateNot Researched
Adult dispersal potentialNot researched DependencyIndependent
SociabilitySolitary
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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