Euclymene spp.

Researched By	Dr Paul Somerfield & Prof. Richard Warwick	Data Supplied By	PML
Refereed by	This information is not refereed
Taxonomy
Scientific name	Euclymene spp.	Common name	A polychaete worm
MCS Code	P960	Recent Synonyms
Phylum	Annelida	Subphylum
Superclass		Class	Polychaeta
Subclass		Order	Capitellida
Suborder		Family	Euclymeninae
Genus	Euclymene	Species
Subspecies
Additional Information
Taxonomy References	Howson & Picton, 1997
General Biology
Growth form		Feeding method	Sub-surface deposit feeder
Mobility/Movement		Environmental position	Infaunal
Typical food types	Detritus, protists and bacteria	Habit	Tubiculous
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	Hayward & Ryland, 1995b, Hayward, 1994, 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, Mud	Physiographic preferences
Biological zone		Wave exposure
Tidal stream strength/Water flow		Salinity
Habitat Additional Information
Distribution References	Hayward & Ryland, 1995b, Hayward, 1994, Rouse & Pleijel, 2001
Reproduction/Life History
Reproductive type	Gonochoristic	Developmental mechanism	Lecithotrophic, Direct Development, Brooding
Reproductive Season		Reproductive Location
Reproductive frequency		Regeneration potential	Yes
Life span	3-5 years	Age at reproductive maturity
Generation time	Not researched	Fecundity
Egg/propagule size		Fertilization type
Larvae/Juveniles Larval/Juvenile dispersal potential Not researched Larval settlement period Duration of larval stage
Additional Information
Reproduction References	Rouse & Pleijel, 2001