Scaphander lignarius

Researched ByCharlotte MarshallData Supplied ByMarLIN
Refereed byThis information is not refereed.
Taxonomy
Scientific nameScaphander lignariusCommon nameWoody Canoe-bubble
MCS CodeW1019Recent Synonyms
PhylumMolluscaSubphylum
SuperclassClassGastropoda
SubclassOpisthobranchiaOrderCephalaspidea
SuborderFamilyScaphandridae
GenusScaphanderSpecieslignarius
Subspecies  
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General Biology
Growth formGloboseFeeding methodPredator
Mobility/MovementBurrowerEnvironmental position
Typical food typesHabitFree living
BioturbatorFlexibilityNone (< 10 degrees)
FragilityIntermediateSizeSmall-medium(3-10cm)
HeightGrowth Rate
Adult dispersal potential100-1000mDependencyIndependent
SociabilitySolitary
Toxic/Poisonous?No
Additional Information
Biology References Hayward & Ryland, 1995b
Distribution and Habitat
Distribution in Britain & IrelandAbsent from east coast Britain (Hayward & Ryland, 1995b).
Global distributionFound in western Europe from Norway to south-west Britain and as far south as in the Mediterranean off the coasts of Greece.
Biogeographic rangeNot researchedDepth rangeSublittoral to 700 m (Hayward & Ryland, 1995b).
Migratory
Distribution Additional Information
Substratum preferencesMuddy sandPhysiographic preferences
Biological zoneWave exposure
Tidal stream strength/Water flowSalinity
Habitat Additional Information
AMBI Group (Borja et al., 2000)I 
Distribution References Hayward & Ryland, 1995b
Reproduction/Life History
Reproductive type Developmental mechanism
Reproductive SeasonReproductive Location
Reproductive frequency Regeneration potentialNo
Life spanInsufficient informationAge at reproductive maturityInsufficient information
Generation timeInsufficient informationFecundity
Egg/propagule sizeFertilization type
Larvae/Juveniles
Larval/Juvenile dispersal potentialInsufficient informationLarval settlement period
Duration of larval stageInsufficient information  
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