BIOTIC Species Information for Gari spp.
Researched bySean Lindsley-Leake Data supplied byMarLIN
Refereed byThis information is not refereed
Taxonomy
Scientific nameGari spp. Common nameA bivalve mollusc
MCS CodeW2044 Recent Synonyms

PhylumMollusca Subphylum
Superclass ClassPelecypoda
SubclassHeterodonta OrderVeneroida
Suborder FamilyPsammobiidae
GenusGari Species
Subspecies   

Additional Information
Taxonomy References
General Biology
Growth form Feeding method
Mobility/Movement Environmental position
Typical food typesPhytoplankton, detritus HabitFree living
Bioturbator FlexibilityNone (< 10 degrees)
FragilityRobust SizeSmall-medium(3-10cm)
Height Growth Rate
Adult dispersal potential DependencyIndependent
Sociability
Toxic/Poisonous?No
General Biology Additional Information
Biology References Urban & Campos, 1994, Hayward & Ryland, 1990,
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 Hayward & Ryland, 1990,
Reproduction/Life History
Reproductive typeGonochoristic
Developmental mechanism
Reproductive SeasonSpring to Summer Reproductive LocationWater column
Reproductive frequency Regeneration potential No
Life span6-10 years Age at reproductive maturity
Generation time1-2 years Fecundity
Egg/propagule size Fertilization typeExternal
Larvae/Juveniles
Larval/Juvenile dispersal potentialInsufficient information Larval settlement periodInsufficient information
Duration of larval stage   
Reproduction Preferences Additional InformationIn G. solida from southern-central Chile, the reproductive period was relatively short, from October 1991 to February 1992.
Reproduction References Brown et al., 2002, Urban & Campos, 1994,
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