Typosyllis spp.

Researched By	Dr Paul Somerfield & Prof. Richard Warwick	Data Supplied By	PML
Refereed by	This information is not refereed
Taxonomy
Scientific name	Typosyllis spp.	Common name	A polychaete worm
MCS Code	P364	Recent Synonyms
Phylum	Annelida	Subphylum
Superclass		Class	Polychaeta
Subclass		Order	Phyllodocida
Suborder		Family	Syllidae
Genus	Syllis	Species
Subspecies
Additional Information
Taxonomy References	Howson & Picton, 1997
General Biology
Growth form	Vermiform segmented	Feeding method
Mobility/Movement		Environmental position	Epibenthic
Typical food types	Small invertebrates	Habit	Free living
Bioturbator		Flexibility	High (>45 degrees)
Fragility	Intermediate	Size	Small-medium(3-10cm)
Height		Growth Rate	Not researched
Adult dispersal potential	100-1000m	Dependency
Sociability
Toxic/Poisonous?	No
Additional Information
Biology References	Hayward & Ryland, 1995b, Hayward & Ryland, 1995b
Distribution and Habitat
Distribution in Britain & Ireland	Not researched
Global distribution	Not researched
Biogeographic range	Not researched	Depth range
Migratory
Distribution Additional Information
Substratum preferences		Physiographic preferences
Biological zone		Wave exposure
Tidal stream strength/Water flow		Salinity
Habitat Additional Information
Distribution References	Hayward & Ryland, 1995b, Hayward & Ryland, 1995b
Reproduction/Life History
Reproductive type	Gonochoristic	Developmental mechanism
Reproductive Season	Insufficient information	Reproductive Location	Water column
Reproductive frequency		Regeneration potential	Yes
Life span	Insufficient information	Age at reproductive maturity	<1 year
Generation time	Not researched	Fecundity
Egg/propagule size		Fertilization type	External
Larvae/Juveniles Larval/Juvenile dispersal potential Not researched Larval settlement period Insufficient information Duration of larval stage
Additional Information
Reproduction References	Rouse & Pleijel, 2001, Heacox, 1980