Pleurobranchus membranaceus

Researched By	Lizzie Tyler	Data Supplied By	University of Sheffield
Refereed by	This information is not refereed.
Taxonomy
Scientific name	Pleurobranchus membranaceus	Common name	A sea slug
MCS Code		Recent Synonyms
Phylum	Mollusca	Subphylum
Superclass		Class	Gastropoda
Subclass		Order	Notaspidea
Suborder		Family	Pleurobranchidae
Genus	Pleurobranchus	Species	membranaceus
Subspecies
Additional Information
Taxonomy References	Thompson & Brown, 1976, Hayward & Ryland, 1990, Hayward et al., 1996, Howson & Picton, 1997
General Biology
Growth form		Feeding method
Mobility/Movement		Environmental position
Typical food types		Habit
Bioturbator		Flexibility
Fragility		Size	Small-medium(3-10cm)
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	0 - 70 m
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)	not assigned
Distribution References	NBN, 2002, Picton & Costello, 1998, Bruce et al., 1963, Crothers, 1966, Thompson & Brown, 1976, Hayward & Ryland, 1990, Hayward et al., 1996, Hayward & Ryland, 1990
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