Notomastus latericeus

Researched By	Lizzie Tyler	Data Supplied By	University of Sheffield
Refereed by	This information is not refereed.
Taxonomy
Scientific name	Notomastus latericeus	Common name	A bristleworm
MCS Code		Recent Synonyms
Phylum	Annelida	Subphylum
Superclass		Class	Polychaeta
Subclass		Order	Capitellida
Suborder		Family	Capitellidae
Genus	Notomastus	Species	latericeus
Subspecies
Additional Information
Taxonomy References	Howson & Picton, 1997, Hayward & Ryland, 1995b, Fauchald, 1977
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-large(21-50cm)
Height		Growth Rate
Adult dispersal potential		Dependency
Sociability
Toxic/Poisonous?	No
Additional Information
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)	III
Distribution References	Hayward & Ryland, 1995b, JNCC, 1999, NBN, 2002
Reproduction/Life History
Reproductive type		Developmental mechanism	Lecithotrophic
Reproductive Season		Reproductive Location
Reproductive frequency		Regeneration potential	No
Life span	1 year	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 2-10 days
Additional Information
Reproduction References	Eckert, 2003