BIOTIC Species Information for Chamelea spp.
Researched bySean Lindsley-Leake Data supplied byMarLIN
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Taxonomy
Scientific nameChamelea spp. Common nameA bivalve mollusc
MCS CodeW2097 Recent Synonyms

PhylumMollusca Subphylum
Superclass ClassPelecypoda
SubclassHeterodonta OrderVeneroida
Suborder FamilyVeneroidae
GenusChamelea Species
Subspecies   

Additional Information
Taxonomy References
General Biology
Growth form Feeding method
Mobility/MovementCrawler
Environmental position
Typical food typesPhytoplankton, detritus HabitFree living
Bioturbator FlexibilityNone (< 10 degrees)
FragilityRobust SizeSmall-medium(3-10cm)
Height Growth Rate
Adult dispersal potential DependencyIndependent
SociabilityInsufficient information
Toxic/Poisonous?No
General Biology Additional Information
Biology References
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
Reproduction/Life History
Reproductive typeGonochoristic
Developmental mechanismLecithotrophic
Reproductive SeasonMay to September Reproductive LocationWater column
Reproductive frequencyAnnual protracted Regeneration potential No
Life span11-20 years Age at reproductive maturity<1 year
Generation time<1 year FecundityInsufficient information
Egg/propagule size75 µm Fertilization typeExternal
Larvae/Juveniles
Larval/Juvenile dispersal potentialInsufficient information Larval settlement periodSee additional information
Duration of larval stage11-30 days   
Reproduction Preferences Additional Informationlarval settling occurs at 200 µm long larvae
Reproduction References Thorson, 1946, Corni et al., 1985, Deval, 2001, Marano et al.,1999,
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