BIOTIC Species Information for Ascidiella scabra
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| Researched by | Dr Keith Hiscock | Data supplied by | MarLIN |
| Refereed by | This information is not refereed. | ||
| General Biology | |||
| Growth form | Bullate / Saccate |
Feeding method | Active suspension feeder |
| Mobility/Movement | Permanent attachment |
Environmental position | Epibenthic Epifaunal Epilithic Epifloral Epiphytic Epizoic |
| Typical food types | Suspended particles including phytoplankton | Habit | Attached |
| Bioturbator | Not relevant | Flexibility | High (>45 degrees) |
| Fragility | Fragile | Size | Small-medium(3-10cm) |
| Height | Up to 4 cm. | Growth Rate | |
| Adult dispersal potential | None | Dependency | Independent |
| Sociability | Gregarious | ||
| Toxic/Poisonous? | No | ||
| General Biology Additional Information | Ascidiella scabra is usually about 2-3 cm in length although specimens from the Dogger Bank have been recorded at 7.5 cm in length (Lindsay & Thompson, 1930) | ||
| Biology References | Lindsay & Thompson, 1930, | ||
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