Onchidoris muricata

Researched By	Lizzie Tyler	Data Supplied By	University of Sheffield
Refereed by	This information is not refereed.
Taxonomy
Scientific name	Onchidoris muricata	Common name	A sea slug
MCS Code		Recent Synonyms
Phylum	Mollusca	Subphylum
Superclass		Class	Gastropoda
Subclass		Order	Nudibranchia
Suborder		Family	Onchidorididae
Genus	Onchidoris	Species	muricata
Subspecies
Additional Information
Taxonomy References	Picton & Morrow, 1994, Howson & Picton, 1997, Thompson & Brown, 1976, Picton, 2000, Hayward & Ryland, 1995a, Picton & Morrow, 2000
General Biology
Growth form		Feeding method
Mobility/Movement		Environmental position
Typical food types		Habit
Bioturbator		Flexibility
Fragility		Size	Small(1-2cm)
Height		Growth Rate
Adult dispersal potential		Dependency
Sociability
Toxic/Poisonous?	No
Additional Information
Biology References	Thompson & Brown, 1976, Picton, 2000, Hayward & Ryland, 1995a, Picton & Morrow, 2000
Distribution and Habitat
Distribution in Britain & Ireland
Global distribution
Biogeographic range		Depth range	0 - 15 m
Migratory
Distribution Additional Information
Substratum preferences		Physiographic preferences
Biological zone		Wave exposure
Tidal stream strength/Water flow		Salinity
Habitat Additional Information
Distribution References	Picton & Morrow, 1994, JNCC, 1999, NBN, 2002, Thompson & Brown, 1976, Picton, 2000, Hayward & Ryland, 1995a, Picton & Morrow, 2000
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
Additional Information
Reproduction References