Poecilochaetus serpens

Researched By	Lizzie Tyler	Data Supplied By	University of Sheffield
Refereed by	This information is not refereed.
Taxonomy
Scientific name	Poecilochaetus serpens	Common name	A bristleworm
MCS Code		Recent Synonyms
Phylum	Annelida	Subphylum
Superclass		Class	Polychaeta
Subclass		Order	Spionida
Suborder		Family	Poecilochaetidae
Genus	Poecilochaetus	Species	serpens
Subspecies
Additional Information
Taxonomy References
General Biology
Growth form		Feeding method	Passive suspension feeder, Active suspension feeder, Surface deposit feeder, Sub-surface deposit feeder
Mobility/Movement	Burrower	Environmental position
Typical food types		Habit
Bioturbator		Flexibility
Fragility		Size
Height		Growth Rate
Adult dispersal potential		Dependency
Sociability	Solitary
Toxic/Poisonous?	No
Additional Information
Biology References	Heidi Tillin, unpub data, Julie Bremner, unpub data
Distribution and Habitat
Distribution in Britain & Ireland
Global distribution
Biogeographic range		Depth range
Migratory	Insufficient info.
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)	I
Distribution References	Julie Bremner, unpub data
Reproduction/Life History
Reproductive type		Developmental mechanism	Planktotrophic
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	Eckert, 2003, Heidi Tillin, unpub data, Julie Bremner, unpub data