BIOTIC Species Information for Thelepus spp.
Researched byLizzie Tyler & Dan Bayley Data supplied byUniversity of Sheffield
Refereed byThis information is not refereed.
General Biology
Growth formVermiform segmented
Tubicolous
Feeding method
Mobility/MovementBurrower
Environmental positionInfaunal
Typical food types Habit
Bioturbator Flexibility
Fragility SizeMedium(11-20 cm)
Height Growth Rate
Adult dispersal potential Dependency
Sociability
Toxic/Poisonous?No
General Biology Additional Information
Biology References McHugh, 1993,
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