BIOTIC Species Information for Hiatella spp.
Researched bySean Lindsley-Leake Data supplied byMarLIN
Refereed byThis information is not refereed
Taxonomy
Scientific nameHiatella spp. Common nameA bivalve mollusc
MCS CodeW2165 Recent Synonyms

PhylumMollusca Subphylum
Superclass ClassPelecypoda
SubclassHeterodonta OrderMyoida
SuborderMyina FamilyHiatellidae
GenusHiatella Species
Subspecies   

Additional Information
Taxonomy References Hayward & Ryland, 1995b,
General Biology
Growth form Feeding method
Mobility/MovementBurrower
Environmental position
Typical food typesPhytoplankton, detritus HabitFree living
Bioturbator FlexibilityNone (< 10 degrees)
FragilityRobust SizeSmall-medium(3-10cm)
Height Growth Rate
Adult dispersal potential DependencyIndependent
SociabilityGregarious
Toxic/Poisonous?No
General Biology Additional Information
Biology References Hayward & Ryland, 1995b, Collective Research on Aqualculture Biofouling ,
Distribution and Habitat
Distribution in Britain & Ireland
Global distribution
Biogeographic range Depth range
Migratory   
Distribution Additional Information

Substratum preferences Physiographic preferences
Biological zone Wave exposure
Tidal stream strength/Water flow Salinity
Habitat Preferences Additional Information
Distribution References Collective Research on Aqualculture Biofouling ,
Reproduction/Life History
Reproductive typeGonochoristic
Developmental mechanismLecithotrophic
Reproductive SeasonSpring to Summer Reproductive LocationWater column
Reproductive frequencyAnnual episodic Regeneration potential No
Life span100+ years Age at reproductive maturityInsufficient information
Generation timeInsufficient information FecundityInsufficient information
Egg/propagule size0.05mm Fertilization typeExternal
Larvae/Juveniles
Larval/Juvenile dispersal potential1km-10km Larval settlement periodSummer to Autumn
Duration of larval stage1-2 months   
Reproduction Preferences Additional Information
Reproduction References Sejr et al., 2002, Greena & Grizzle, 2007, Lebour, 1938,
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