BIOTIC Species Information for Axius spp.
Researched bySean Lindsley-Leake Data supplied byMarLIN
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Taxonomy
Scientific nameAxius spp. Common nameA burrowing shrimp
MCS CodeS1406 Recent Synonymsnone

PhylumCrustacea Subphylum
Superclass ClassEumalacostraca
SubclassEucarida OrderDecapoda
SuborderPleocyemata FamilyAxiidae
GenusAxius Species
Subspecies   

Additional Information
Taxonomy References
General Biology
Growth form Feeding method
Mobility/MovementBurrower
Environmental position
Typical food types HabitBurrow dwelling
Bioturbator FlexibilityLow (10-45 degrees)
FragilityFragile SizeSmall-medium(3-10cm)
Height Growth Rate
Adult dispersal potential DependencyIndependent
SociabilitySolitary
Toxic/Poisonous?No
General Biology Additional Information
Biology References Hayward & Ryland, 1995b,
Distribution and Habitat
Distribution in Britain & IrelandFound off the south-west coasts of Wales and England.
Global distributionFound in north-west Europe of south-west Britain and off the east coasts of Canada.
Biogeographic rangeTemperate. 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 mechanismPlanktotrophic
Reproductive SeasonInsufficient information Reproductive LocationInsufficient information
Reproductive frequencyInsufficient information Regeneration potential No
Life spanInsufficient information Age at reproductive maturityInsufficient information
Generation timeInsufficient information FecundityInsufficient information
Egg/propagule sizeInsufficient information Fertilization typeInternal
Larvae/Juveniles
Larval/Juvenile dispersal potentialInsufficient information Larval settlement periodInsufficient information
Duration of larval stageInsufficient information   
Reproduction Preferences Additional Information
Reproduction References Wenner, 1985,
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