Pionosyllis spp.

Researched By	Dr Paul Somerfield & Prof. Richard Warwick	Data Supplied By	PML
Refereed by	This information is not refereed
Taxonomy
Scientific name	Pionosyllis spp.	Common name	A polychaete worm
MCS Code	P395	Recent Synonyms
Phylum	Annelida	Subphylum
Superclass		Class	Polychaeta
Subclass		Order	Phyllodocida
Suborder		Family	Syllidae
Genus	Pionosyllis	Species
Subspecies
Additional Information
Taxonomy References	Howson & Picton, 1997
General Biology
Growth form	Vermiform segmented	Feeding method	Predator, Herbivore
Mobility/Movement	Crawler	Environmental position	Epibenthic
Typical food types	Small invertebrates, diatoms and other algae.	Habit	Free living
Bioturbator		Flexibility	High (>45 degrees)
Fragility	Fragile	Size	Very small(<1cm)
Height		Growth Rate	Not researched
Adult dispersal potential	None	Dependency
Sociability	Solitary
Toxic/Poisonous?	No
Additional Information
Biology References	Hayward & Ryland, 1995b, 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	Algae, Other species (see additional information), Rockpools	Physiographic preferences
Biological zone		Wave exposure
Tidal stream strength/Water flow		Salinity
Habitat Additional Information
Distribution References	Hayward & Ryland, 1995b, MBA, 1957, Rouse & Pleijel, 2001, Fauchald & Jumars, 1979
Reproduction/Life History
Reproductive type	Gonochoristic	Developmental mechanism	Brooding, Schizotomous, Lecithotrophic
Reproductive Season	February to March	Reproductive Location	As adult
Reproductive frequency		Regeneration potential	No
Life span	Insufficient information	Age at reproductive maturity	Insufficient information
Generation time	Not researched	Fecundity	Insufficient information
Egg/propagule size	Insufficient information	Fertilization type	Insufficient information
Larvae/Juveniles Larval/Juvenile dispersal potential Not researched Larval settlement period Insufficient information Duration of larval stage Insufficient information
Additional Information
Reproduction References	Rouse & Pleijel, 2001