BIOTIC Species Information for Ampelisca tenuicornis
Researched byLizzie Tyler Data supplied byUniversity of Sheffield
Refereed byThis information is not refereed.
General Biology
Growth formArticulate
Feeding methodPassive suspension feeder
Active suspension feeder
Surface deposit feeder
Sub-surface deposit feeder
Mobility/MovementSwimmer
Burrower
Temporary attachment
Environmental positionEpifaunal
Epilithic
Typical food typesFeeds on detritus, larvae and small organisms from the sediment surface or overlying water (Sheader, 1988). HabitFree living
Bioturbator FlexibilityLow (10-45 degrees)
FragilityIntermediate SizeSmall-medium(3-10cm)
Height Growth RateInsufficient information
Adult dispersal potential100-1000m DependencyIndependent
SociabilitySolitary
Toxic/Poisonous?No
General Biology Additional Information
Biology References Sheader, 1988, Hayward & Ryland, 1990, Julie Bremner, unpub data,
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