Echiurus echiurus

Researched By	Lizzie Tyler	Data Supplied By	University of Sheffield
Refereed by	This information is not refereed.
Taxonomy
Scientific name	Echiurus echiurus	Common name	A sea urchin
MCS Code		Recent Synonyms
Phylum	Echiura	Subphylum
Superclass		Class	Echiuroidea
Subclass		Order	Echiurida
Suborder		Family	Echiuridae
Genus	Echiurus	Species	echiurus
Subspecies
Additional Information
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General Biology
Growth form		Feeding method	Surface deposit feeder, Sub-surface deposit feeder
Mobility/Movement		Environmental position
Typical food types		Habit
Bioturbator		Flexibility
Fragility		Size	Medium(11-20 cm)
Height		Growth Rate
Adult dispersal potential		Dependency
Sociability
Toxic/Poisonous?	No
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Biology References
Distribution and Habitat
Distribution in Britain & Ireland
Global distribution
Biogeographic range		Depth range
Migratory
Distribution Additional Information
Substratum preferences		Physiographic preferences
Biological zone		Wave exposure
Tidal stream strength/Water flow		Salinity
Habitat Additional Information
AMBI Group (Borja et al., 2000)	II
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Reproduction/Life History
Reproductive type		Developmental mechanism
Reproductive Season		Reproductive Location
Reproductive frequency		Regeneration potential	No
Life span		Age at reproductive maturity
Generation time		Fecundity
Egg/propagule size		Fertilization type
Larvae/Juveniles Larval/Juvenile dispersal potential Larval settlement period Duration of larval stage
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