Eulalia viridis

Researched By	Lizzie Tyler	Data Supplied By	University of Sheffield
Refereed by	This information is not refereed.
Taxonomy
Scientific name	Eulalia viridis	Common name	Green-leaf worm
MCS Code		Recent Synonyms
Phylum	Annelida	Subphylum
Superclass		Class	Polychaeta
Subclass		Order	Phyllodocida
Suborder		Family	Phyllodocidae
Genus	Eulalia	Species	viridis
Subspecies
Additional Information
Taxonomy References	Fish & Fish, 1996, Hayward et al., 1996, Hayward & Ryland, 1995b, Pleijel, 1991, Howson & Picton, 1997
General Biology
Growth form		Feeding method	Predator, Scavenger
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
Additional Information
Biology References	Emson, 1977
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
Distribution References	Fish & Fish, 1996, Hayward et al., 1996, Hayward & Ryland, 1995b, Pleijel, 1991, NBN, 2002, JNCC, 1999, Picton & Costello, 1998, Hayward & Ryland, 1990
Reproduction/Life History
Reproductive type		Developmental mechanism
Reproductive Season		Reproductive Location
Reproductive frequency		Regeneration potential	No
Life span	6-10 years	Age at reproductive maturity	<1 year
Generation time		Fecundity
Egg/propagule size		Fertilization type
Larvae/Juveniles Larval/Juvenile dispersal potential Larval settlement period Duration of larval stage
Additional Information
Reproduction References	Olive, 1975