BIOTIC Species Information for Pisidia spp.
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Taxonomy
Scientific namePisidia spp. Common nameA porcelain crab
MCS CodeS1481 Recent SynonymsStreptochirus

PhylumCrustacea Subphylum
Superclass ClassEumalacostraca
SubclassEucarida OrderDecapoda
SuborderPleocyemata FamilyPorcellanidae
GenusPisidia Species
Subspecies   

Additional Information
Taxonomy References Howson & Picton, 1997,
General Biology
Growth form Feeding methodActive suspension feeder
Detritivore
Mobility/MovementBurrower
Environmental position
Typical food types Habit
Bioturbator Flexibility
Fragility SizeVery small(<1cm)
Height Growth Rate
Adult dispersal potential Dependency
Sociability
Toxic/Poisonous?No
General Biology Additional Information
Biology References Robinson & Tully, 2000b, Smaldon, 1972,
Distribution and Habitat
Distribution in Britain & Ireland
Global distribution
Biogeographic range 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 type Developmental mechanismPlanktotrophic
Brooding
Reproductive SeasonMarch to September Reproductive Location
Reproductive frequency Regeneration potential No
Life span2-3 years Age at reproductive maturity1 year
Generation time Fecundity150-1000 eggs
Egg/propagule size200 µ to 600 µm Fertilization type
Larvae/Juveniles
Larval/Juvenile dispersal potential Larval settlement period30 days
Duration of larval stage   
Reproduction Preferences Additional Information
Reproduction References Ingle, 1997, Robinson & Tully, 2000b, Smaldon, 1972,
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