BIOTIC Species Information for Protodorvillea spp.
Researched byDr Paul Somerfield & Prof. Richard Warwick Data supplied byPML
Refereed byThis information is not refereed
Taxonomy
Scientific nameProtodorvillea spp. Common nameA polychaete worm
MCS CodeP637 Recent Synonyms

PhylumAnnelida Subphylum
Superclass ClassPolychaeta
Subclass OrderDorvilleidae
Suborder FamilyProtodorvillea
GenusProtodorvillea Species
Subspecies   

Additional Information
Taxonomy References Howson & Picton, 1997,
General Biology
Growth formVermiform segmented
Feeding methodPredator
Mobility/MovementBurrower
Swimmer
Crawler
Environmental position
Typical food typesSmall invertebrates HabitFree living
Bioturbator FlexibilityHigh (>45 degrees)
FragilityFragile SizeSmall(1-2cm)
Height Growth RateNot researched
Adult dispersal potentialNot researched Dependency
SociabilitySolitary
Toxic/Poisonous?No
General Biology Additional InformationProtodorvillea spp. live in mucus-lined soft burrows
Biology References Rouse & Pleijel, 2001, Barnes, 1979,
Distribution and Habitat
Distribution in Britain & IrelandNot researched
Global distributionNot researched
Biogeographic rangeNot researched Depth rangeNot researched
Migratory   
Distribution Additional Information

Substratum preferencesPebbles
Biogenic reef
Physiographic preferences
Biological zone Wave exposure
Tidal stream strength/Water flow Salinity
Habitat Preferences Additional Information
Distribution References
Reproduction/Life History
Reproductive typeGonochoristic
Developmental mechanismPlanktotrophic
Brooding
Reproductive SeasonInsufficient information Reproductive Location
Reproductive frequency Regeneration potential No
Life spanInsufficient information Age at reproductive maturityInsufficient information
Generation timeNot researched FecundityInsufficient information
Egg/propagule sizeInsufficient information Fertilization typeExternal
Larvae/Juveniles
Larval/Juvenile dispersal potentialNot researched Larval settlement periodInsufficient information
Duration of larval stage   
Reproduction Preferences Additional InformationEggs are brooded and demersal, larvae are benthic and planktotrophic.
Reproduction References Rouse & Pleijel, 2001,
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