BIOTIC Species Information for Adamsia carciniopados
Researched byMorvan Barnes Data supplied byMarLIN
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Taxonomy
Scientific nameAdamsia carciniopados Common nameCloak anemone
MCS CodeD743 Recent SynonymsActinia maculata
PhylumCnidaria Subphylum
SuperclassAnthozoa ClassHexacorallia
Subclass OrderActiniaria
SuborderNynantheae FamilyHormathiidae
GenusAdamsia Speciescarciniopados
Subspecies   
Additional Information
Taxonomy References Howson & Picton, 1997, Hayward & Ryland, 1995b, Manuel, 1988, Howson & Picton, 1997, Hayward & Ryland, 1995b, Manuel, 1988,
General Biology
Growth formRadial
Globose
 Feeding methodScavenger
Passive suspension feeder
Surface deposit feeder
Detritivore
Predator
Mobility/MovementPermanent attachment
Temporary attachment
 Environmental positionEpizoic
Epifaunal
Typical food typesCarrion, organic detritus HabitAttached
BioturbatorNot relevant FlexibilityHigh (>45 degrees)
FragilityIntermediate SizeSmall-medium(3-10cm)
HeightNot researched Growth RateNot Researched
Adult dispersal potentialNot researched DependencyCommensal with/on/in
SociabilitySolitary
Toxic/Poisonous?No
General Biology Additional Information
Biology References Hayward & Ryland, 1995b, Shick, 1991, Manuel, 1988, Gemill, 1921, Warner, 1971,
Distribution and Habitat
Distribution in Britain & IrelandFound on all British and Irish coasts.
Global distributionFound in north-west Europe from Denmark and the Shetland Isles to the Canary Isles, and in the Mediterranean off the coasts of Italy, Greece and Malta.
Biogeographic rangeTemperate to warm temperate. Depth range
MigratoryNon-migratory / Resident   
Distribution Additional InformationYoung individuals may be found on rocks and shells but adults are almost exclusively found on shells inhabited by Pagurus prideaux (Peckett 2002).
Substratum preferencesOther species (see additional information)
 Physiographic preferencesOpen coast
Offshore seabed
Strait / sound
Sealoch
Estuary
Enclosed coast / Embayment
Biological zoneMid Eulittoral
Lower Eulittoral
Sublittoral Fringe
Upper Infralittoral
Lower Infralittoral
Upper Circalittoral
Lower Circalittoral
Circalittoral Offshore
 Wave exposureField unresearched
Tidal stream strength/Water flowField unresearched
 SalinityFull (30-40 psu)
Habitat Preferences Additional Information
Distribution References Hayward & Ryland, 1995b, Manuel, 1988, Hayward & Ryland, 1995b, Manuel, 1988, Gemill, 1921,
Reproduction/Life History
Reproductive typeGonochoristic
 Developmental mechanismPlanktotrophic
Reproductive SeasonNot researched Reproductive LocationWater column
Reproductive frequencyAnnual episodic Regeneration potential No
Life span6-10 years Age at reproductive maturity1-2 years
Generation timeNot researched FecundityInsufficient information
Egg/propagule sizeNot researched Fertilization typeExternal
Larvae/Juveniles
Larval/Juvenile dispersal potentialNot researched Larval settlement periodNot researched
Duration of larval stageNot researched   
Reproduction Preferences Additional Information
Reproduction References Hayward & Ryland, 1995b, Chia, 1976, Shick, 1991, Manuel, 1988, Gemill, 1921,
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