BIOTIC Species Information for Scaphander lignarius
Researched byCharlotte Marshall Data supplied byMarLIN
Refereed byThis information is not refereed.
Taxonomy
Scientific nameScaphander lignarius Common nameWoody Canoe-bubble
MCS CodeW1019 Recent Synonyms

PhylumMollusca Subphylum
Superclass ClassGastropoda
SubclassOpisthobranchia OrderCephalaspidea
Suborder FamilyScaphandridae
GenusScaphander Specieslignarius
Subspecies   

Additional Information
Taxonomy References
General Biology
Growth formGlobose
Feeding methodPredator
Mobility/MovementBurrower
Environmental position
Typical food types HabitFree living
Bioturbator FlexibilityNone (< 10 degrees)
FragilityIntermediate SizeSmall-medium(3-10cm)
Height Growth Rate
Adult dispersal potential100-1000m DependencyIndependent
SociabilitySolitary
Toxic/Poisonous?No
General Biology Additional Information
Biology References Hayward & Ryland, 1995b,
Distribution and Habitat
Distribution in Britain & IrelandAbsent from east coast Britain (Hayward & Ryland, 1995b).
Global distributionFound in western Europe from Norway to south-west Britain and as far south as in the Mediterranean off the coasts of Greece.
Biogeographic rangeNot researched Depth rangeSublittoral to 700 m (Hayward & Ryland, 1995b).
Migratory   
Distribution Additional Information

Substratum preferencesMuddy sand
Physiographic preferences
Biological zone Wave exposure
Tidal stream strength/Water flow Salinity
Habitat Preferences Additional Information
Distribution References Hayward & Ryland, 1995b,
Reproduction/Life History
Reproductive type Developmental mechanism
Reproductive Season Reproductive Location
Reproductive frequency Regeneration potential No
Life spanInsufficient information Age at reproductive maturityInsufficient information
Generation timeInsufficient information Fecundity
Egg/propagule size Fertilization type
Larvae/Juveniles
Larval/Juvenile dispersal potentialInsufficient information Larval settlement period
Duration of larval stageInsufficient information   
Reproduction Preferences Additional Information
Reproduction References
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