BIOTIC Species Information for Nucula sulcata
Researched byMarisa Sabatini Data supplied byMarLIN
Refereed byThis information is not refereed.
General Biology
Growth formBivalved
Feeding methodSub-surface deposit feeder
Detritivore
Mobility/MovementCrawler
Burrower
Environmental positionInfaunal
Typical food typesInsufficient information HabitFree living
Bioturbator FlexibilityNone (< 10 degrees)
FragilityFragile SizeSmall(1-2cm)
HeightInsufficient information Growth RateInsufficient information
Adult dispersal potentialInsufficient information DependencyIndependent
SociabilitySolitary
Toxic/Poisonous?No
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