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Scaphander lignarius
Researched By
Charlotte Marshall
Data Supplied By
MarLIN
Refereed by
This information is not refereed.
Taxonomy
Scientific name
Scaphander lignarius
Common name
Woody Canoe-bubble
MCS Code
W1019
Recent Synonyms
Phylum
Mollusca
Subphylum
Superclass
Class
Gastropoda
Subclass
Opisthobranchia
Order
Cephalaspidea
Suborder
Family
Scaphandridae
Genus
Scaphander
Species
lignarius
Subspecies
Additional Information
Taxonomy References
General Biology
Growth form
Globose
Feeding method
Predator
Mobility/Movement
Burrower
Environmental position
Typical food types
Habit
Free living
Bioturbator
Flexibility
None (< 10 degrees)
Fragility
Intermediate
Size
Small-medium(3-10cm)
Height
Growth Rate
Adult dispersal potential
100-1000m
Dependency
Independent
Sociability
Solitary
Toxic/Poisonous?
No
Additional Information
Biology References
Hayward & Ryland, 1995b
Distribution and Habitat
Distribution in Britain & Ireland
Absent from east coast Britain (Hayward & Ryland, 1995b).
Global distribution
Found in western Europe from Norway to south-west Britain and as far south as in the Mediterranean off the coasts of Greece.
Biogeographic range
Not researched
Depth range
Sublittoral to 700 m (Hayward & Ryland, 1995b).
Migratory
Distribution Additional Information
Substratum preferences
Muddy sand
Physiographic preferences
Biological zone
Wave exposure
Tidal stream strength/Water flow
Salinity
Habitat Additional Information
AMBI Group (Borja
et al.
, 2000)
I
Distribution References
Hayward & Ryland, 1995b
Reproduction/Life History
Reproductive type
Developmental mechanism
Reproductive Season
Reproductive Location
Reproductive frequency
Regeneration potential
No
Life span
Insufficient information
Age at reproductive maturity
Insufficient information
Generation time
Insufficient information
Fecundity
Egg/propagule size
Fertilization type
Larvae/Juveniles
Larval/Juvenile dispersal potential
Insufficient information
Larval settlement period
Duration of larval stage
Insufficient information
Additional Information
Reproduction References