BIOTIC Species Information for Abietinaria abietina
Researched byDr Paul Somerfield & Prof. Richard Warwick Data supplied byPML
Refereed byThis information is not refereed
Taxonomy
Scientific nameAbietinaria abietina Common nameA hydroid
MCS CodeD408 Recent Synonyms

PhylumCnidaria Subphylum
SuperclassHydrozoa ClassLeptolida
SubclassLeptothecatae OrderConica
SuborderPlumulariida FamilyPlumulariidae
GenusAbietinaria Speciesabietina
Subspecies   

Additional Information
Taxonomy References Howson & Picton, 1997,
General Biology
Growth formDendroid
Feeding methodPredator
Mobility/MovementPermanent attachment
Environmental positionEpifaunal
Epilithic
Typical food typesZooplankton HabitErect
Bioturbator FlexibilityHigh (>45 degrees)
FragilityFragile SizeMedium-large(21-50cm)
Height5 - 35 cm Growth RateNot researched
Adult dispersal potentialNot researched DependencyIndependent
SociabilityColonial
Toxic/Poisonous?No
General Biology Additional Information
Biology References
Distribution and Habitat
Distribution in Britain & IrelandFound on all British and Irish coasts.
Global distributionFound from the Arctic south to the Mediterranean although mostly recorded from the British Isles and Ireland. Also found on the east and west coasts of Canada.
Biogeographic rangeBoreal to warm temperate. Depth range10 m to offshore and on strandline
MigratoryNon-migratory / Resident   
Distribution Additional Information

Substratum preferencesBedrock
Large to very large boulders
Small boulders
Cobbles
Physiographic preferences
Biological zone Wave exposure
Tidal stream strength/Water flow Salinity
Habitat Preferences Additional Information
Distribution References Foster-Smith, 2000, Hayward & Ryland, 1995b,
Reproduction/Life History
Reproductive typeGonochoristic
Developmental mechanismBrooding
Reproductive SeasonJanuary to March / June to August Reproductive LocationAs adult
Reproductive frequency Regeneration potential Yes
Life spanInsufficient information Age at reproductive maturityInsufficient information
Generation timeNot researched FecundityInsufficient information
Egg/propagule sizeInsufficient information Fertilization typeExternal
Larvae/Juveniles
Larval/Juvenile dispersal potentialNot researched Larval settlement periodPossibly January to March / June to August
Duration of larval stageNot relevant   
Reproduction Preferences Additional Information
Reproduction References
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