Notomastus spp.

Researched By	Dr Paul Somerfield & Prof. Richard Warwick	Data Supplied By	PML
Refereed by	This information is not refereed
Taxonomy
Scientific name	Notomastus spp.	Common name	A polychaete worm
MCS Code	P920	Recent Synonyms
Phylum	Annelida	Subphylum
Superclass		Class	Polychaeta
Subclass		Order	Capitellida
Suborder		Family	Capitellidae
Genus	Notomastus	Species
Subspecies
Additional Information
Taxonomy References	Howson & Picton, 1997
General Biology
Growth form		Feeding method
Mobility/Movement		Environmental position
Typical food types	Detritus, diatoms	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	Solitary
Toxic/Poisonous?	No
Additional Information
Biology References	Fish & Fish, 1996, Hayward & Ryland, 1995b, Rouse & Pleijel, 2001, Barnes, 1979
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		Physiographic preferences
Biological zone		Wave exposure
Tidal stream strength/Water flow		Salinity
Habitat Additional Information
Distribution References	Hayward & Ryland, 1995b
Reproduction/Life History
Reproductive type		Developmental mechanism
Reproductive Season	April to June	Reproductive Location	Insufficient information
Reproductive frequency		Regeneration potential	No
Life span	Insufficient information	Age at reproductive maturity	<1 year
Generation time	Not researched	Fecundity	Insufficient information
Egg/propagule size	150 µm	Fertilization type	External
Larvae/Juveniles Larval/Juvenile dispersal potential Not researched Larval settlement period April to July Duration of larval stage 2-10 days
Additional Information
Reproduction References	Rouse & Pleijel, 2001, Thorson, 1946, MBA, 1957, Wilson, 1933