Sphaerosyllis hystrix

Researched By	Lizzie Tyler	Data Supplied By	University of Sheffield
Refereed by	This information is not refereed.
Taxonomy
Scientific name	Sphaerosyllis hystrix	Common name	A polychaete worm
MCS Code		Recent Synonyms
Phylum	Annelida	Subphylum
Superclass		Class	Polychaeta
Subclass		Order	Phyllodocida
Suborder		Family	Syllidae
Genus	Sphaerosyllis	Species	hystrix
Subspecies
Additional Information
Taxonomy References
General Biology
Growth form		Feeding method
Mobility/Movement		Environmental position
Typical food types		Habit
Bioturbator		Flexibility
Fragility		Size	Very small(<1cm)
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)	II
Distribution References	Hayward & Ryland, 1995b
Reproduction/Life History
Reproductive type		Developmental mechanism	Direct Development
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 Not relevant
Additional Information
Reproduction References	Eckert, 2003