Eteone spp.

Researched By	Dr Paul Somerfield & Prof. Richard Warwick	Data Supplied By	PML
Refereed by	This information is not refereed
Taxonomy
Scientific name	Eteone spp.	Common name	A polychaete worm
MCS Code	P116	Recent Synonyms
Phylum	Annelida	Subphylum
Superclass		Class	Polychaeta
Subclass		Order	Phyllodocida
Suborder		Family	Phyllodocidae
Genus	Eteone	Species
Subspecies
Additional Information
Taxonomy References	Howson & Picton, 1997
General Biology
Growth form	Vermiform segmented	Feeding method	Predator, Scavenger
Mobility/Movement	Burrower	Environmental position	Infaunal
Typical food types	Small invertebrates	Habit	Free living
Bioturbator		Flexibility	High (>45 degrees)
Fragility	Intermediate	Size	Medium-large(21-50cm)
Height		Growth Rate	Not researched
Adult dispersal potential	1km-10km	Dependency	Independent
Sociability	Solitary
Toxic/Poisonous?	No
Additional Information
Biology References	Fauchald & Jumars, 1979, Hayward & Ryland, 1995b, Pleijel & Dales, 1991, Rouse & Pleijel, 2001
Distribution and Habitat
Distribution in Britain & Ireland	Not researched
Global distribution	Not researched
Biogeographic range	Not researched	Depth range	Not researched
Migratory
Distribution Additional Information
Substratum preferences	Gravel / shingle, Mud, Crevices / fissures, Algae	Physiographic preferences
Biological zone		Wave exposure
Tidal stream strength/Water flow		Salinity
Habitat Additional Information
Distribution References	Hayward & Ryland, 1995b, Rouse & Pleijel, 2001
Reproduction/Life History
Reproductive type	Gonochoristic	Developmental mechanism	Planktotrophic
Reproductive Season	April to May	Reproductive Location	Water column
Reproductive frequency		Regeneration potential	No
Life span	1-2 years	Age at reproductive maturity	<1 year
Generation time	Not researched	Fecundity	Insufficient information
Egg/propagule size	120-150 µm	Fertilization type	External
Larvae/Juveniles Larval/Juvenile dispersal potential Not researched Larval settlement period April to May Duration of larval stage 11-30 days
Additional Information
Reproduction References	Fauchald & Jumars, 1979, Rouse & Pleijel, 2001 , Thorson, 1946, Hutchings, 2000