BIOTIC Species Information for Neanthes fucata
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| Researched by | Morvan Barnes | Data supplied by | MarLIN | ||||||||||||
| Refereed by | This information is not refereed | ||||||||||||||
| Taxonomy | |||||||||||||||
| Scientific name | Neanthes fucata | Common name | A polychaete | ||||||||||||
| MCS Code | P469 | Recent Synonyms | Nereis fucata | ||||||||||||
| Phylum | Annelida | Subphylum | |||||||||||||
| Superclass | Class | Polychaeta | |||||||||||||
| Subclass | Order | Phyllodocida | |||||||||||||
| Suborder | Family | Nereididae | |||||||||||||
| Genus | Neanthes | Species | fucata | ||||||||||||
| Subspecies | |||||||||||||||
| Additional Information | |||||||||||||||
| Taxonomy References | Fauchald, 1977, Howson & Picton, 1997, Hayward & Ryland, 1995b, | ||||||||||||||
| General Biology | |||||||||||||||
| Growth form | Vermiform segmented |
Feeding method | Scavenger Detritivore Active suspension feeder Predator |
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| Mobility/Movement | Permanent attachment Temporary attachment |
Environmental position | Infaunal Epizoic |
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| Typical food types | Carrion (various invertebrates), detritus and suspended organic matter | Habit | Attached | ||||||||||||
| Bioturbator | Not relevant | Flexibility | High (>45 degrees) | ||||||||||||
| Fragility | Fragile | Size | Small(1-2cm) | ||||||||||||
| Height | Not researched | Growth Rate | Not Researched | ||||||||||||
| Adult dispersal potential | Not researched | Dependency | Commensal with/on/in | ||||||||||||
| Sociability | Solitary | ||||||||||||||
| Toxic/Poisonous? | No | ||||||||||||||
| General Biology Additional Information | |||||||||||||||
| Biology References | Schroeder, 1989, Fauchald, 1977, Hayward & Ryland, 1995b, Fish & Fish, 1996, | ||||||||||||||
| Distribution and Habitat | |||||||||||||||
| Distribution in Britain & Ireland | Found on most British and Irish coasts. | ||||||||||||||
| Global distribution | Found in north-west Europe from the coasts of Norway and Denmark to the western English Channel possibly as far south as western Spain. | ||||||||||||||
| Biogeographic range | Temperate. | Depth range | |||||||||||||
| Migratory | Non-migratory / Resident | ||||||||||||||
| Distribution Additional Information | |||||||||||||||
| Substratum preferences | Other species (see additional information) |
Physiographic preferences | Open coast Strait / sound Estuary Enclosed coast / Embayment |
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| Biological zone | Not relevant |
Wave exposure | Exposed Moderately Exposed Sheltered |
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| Tidal stream strength/Water flow | Field unresearched |
Salinity | Full (30-40 psu) |
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| Habitat Preferences Additional Information | |||||||||||||||
| Distribution References | NBN, 2002, JNCC, 1999, Fauchald, 1977, Hayward & Ryland, 1995b, | ||||||||||||||
| Reproduction/Life History | |||||||||||||||
| Reproductive type | Gonochoristic Budding |
Developmental mechanism | Not researched |
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| Reproductive Season | Not researched | Reproductive Location | Insufficient information | ||||||||||||
| Reproductive frequency | Semelparous | Regeneration potential | No | ||||||||||||
| Life span | 3-5 years | Age at reproductive maturity | 1-2 years | ||||||||||||
| Generation time | Not researched | Fecundity | Insufficient information | ||||||||||||
| Egg/propagule size | Not researched | Fertilization type | External | ||||||||||||
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| Reproduction Preferences Additional Information | |||||||||||||||
| Reproduction References | Schroeder, 1989, Hayward & Ryland, 1995b, Fish & Fish, 1996, | ||||||||||||||
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