Eulalia spp.

Researched By	Dr Paul Somerfield & Prof. Richard Warwick	Data Supplied By	PML
Refereed by	This information is not refereed
Taxonomy
Scientific name	Eulalia spp.	Common name	A polychaete worm
MCS Code	P150	Recent Synonyms
Phylum	Annelida	Subphylum
Superclass		Class	Polychaeta
Subclass		Order	Phyllodocida
Suborder		Family	Eulalia
Genus		Species
Subspecies
Additional Information
Taxonomy References
General Biology
Growth form	Vermiform segmented	Feeding method	Predator, Scavenger
Mobility/Movement	Crawler	Environmental position	Epibenthic
Typical food types	Small invertebrates	Habit	Free living
Bioturbator		Flexibility	High (>45 degrees)
Fragility	Intermediate	Size	Medium(11-20 cm)
Height		Growth Rate	Not researched
Adult dispersal potential	100-1000m	Dependency
Sociability	Solitary
Toxic/Poisonous?	No
Additional Information
Biology References	Fish & Fish, 1996, 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	Bedrock, Large to very large boulders, Cobbles, Pebbles, Gravel / shingle, Small boulders, Algae, Other species (see additional information)	Physiographic preferences
Biological zone		Wave exposure
Tidal stream strength/Water flow		Salinity
Habitat Additional Information
Distribution References	Hayward & Ryland, 1995b, Pleijel & Dales, 1991
Reproduction/Life History
Reproductive type		Developmental mechanism	Oviparous, Planktotrophic, Lecithotrophic
Reproductive Season	January to August	Reproductive Location	As adult
Reproductive frequency		Regeneration potential	No
Life span	6-10 years	Age at reproductive maturity	<1 year
Generation time	Not researched	Fecundity	Insufficient information
Egg/propagule size	80-125 µm	Fertilization type	External
Larvae/Juveniles Larval/Juvenile dispersal potential Not researched Larval settlement period July to August Duration of larval stage 1-2 months
Additional Information
Reproduction References	Fish & Fish, 1996, Pleijel & Dales, 1991, MBA, 1957, Thorson, 1946, Olive, 1975