Lumbrineris spp.

Researched By	Dr Paul Somerfield & Prof. Richard Warwick	Data Supplied By	PML
Refereed by	This information is not refereed
Taxonomy
Scientific name	Lumbrineris spp.	Common name	A polychaete worm
MCS Code	P572	Recent Synonyms
Phylum	Annelida	Subphylum
Superclass		Class	Polychaeta
Subclass		Order	Eunicida
Suborder		Family	Lumbrineridae
Genus	Lumbrineris	Species
Subspecies
Additional Information
Taxonomy References	Howson & Picton, 1997
General Biology
Growth form		Feeding method
Mobility/Movement		Environmental position	Epifaunal, Infaunal
Typical food types	Living and dead animals, plant fragments.	Habit	Free living
Bioturbator		Flexibility	High (>45 degrees)
Fragility	Intermediate	Size	Medium-large(21-50cm)
Height		Growth Rate	Not researched
Adult dispersal potential	100-1000m	Dependency
Sociability
Toxic/Poisonous?	No
Additional Information	Lumbrineris spp. live in mucous burrows
Biology References	Fauchald & Jumars, 1979, Hayward & Ryland, 1995b, Rouse & Pleijel, 2001, Hayward & Ryland, 1990
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	Algae, Gravel / shingle, Mud, Muddy sand, Other species (see additional information)	Physiographic preferences
Biological zone		Wave exposure
Tidal stream strength/Water flow		Salinity
Habitat Additional Information
Distribution References	Hayward, 1994, Rouse & Pleijel, 2001, Hayward & Ryland, 1990
Reproduction/Life History
Reproductive type	Gonochoristic	Developmental mechanism
Reproductive Season	June to August	Reproductive Location	Sediment surface
Reproductive frequency		Regeneration potential	No
Life span	3-5 years	Age at reproductive maturity
Generation time	Not researched	Fecundity	500 eggs per brood
Egg/propagule size		Fertilization type	External
Larvae/Juveniles Larval/Juvenile dispersal potential Not researched Larval settlement period July to September Duration of larval stage
Additional Information
Reproduction References	Rouse & Pleijel, 2001, Thorson, 1946, Giangrande, 1997