BIOTIC Species Information for Dysidea fragilis
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| Researched by | Sean Lindsley-Leake | Data supplied by | MarLIN |
| Refereed by | This information is not refereed | ||
| General Biology | |||
| Growth form | Crustose soft Massive Cushion |
Feeding method | Active suspension feeder |
| Mobility/Movement | Permanent attachment |
Environmental position | Epilithic |
| Typical food types | Fine suspended organic matter. | Habit | Attached |
| Bioturbator | Flexibility | Low (10-45 degrees) | |
| Fragility | Fragile | Size | Medium(11-20 cm) |
| Height | 15cm | Growth Rate | |
| Adult dispersal potential | Dependency | Independent | |
| Sociability | Colonial | ||
| Toxic/Poisonous? | No | ||
| General Biology Additional Information | It may be thinly encrusting or cushion to massive lobose in form. It is usually less than 15 cm across but can be greater than this in tidal, rocky estuaries. | ||
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