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See all on WikipediaSabellaria spinulosa is a species of marine polychaete worm in the family Sabellariidae, commonly known as the Ross worm. It lives in a tube built of sand, gravel and pieces of shell. See more
Sabellaria spinulosa lives in a tube made of shell fragments and coarse sand cemented together with mucus. The tube has a circular cross section and can be closed by an See more
Sabellaria spinulosa is found round the coasts of the British Isles, in the sublittoral zone and occasionally in the intertidal zone. It is also found in other regions of the north east … See more
Sabellaria spinulosa is a filter feeder, extending its feeding tentacles to catch plankton and detritus that are brought within its reach by the current. Individual worms are either … See more
Wikipedia text under CC-BY-SA license WebSabellaria spinulosa is most frequently found in disturbed and polluted conditions and is a r-strategist (a life strategy which allows a species to deal with the vicissitudes of climate …
- Dependency: Independent.
- Is the species harmful?: No
- Environmental position: Epifaunal
- Physiographic preferences: Open coast, Offshore seabed
Identification of Sabellaria spinulosa reef on the …
WebDec 2, 2020 · The Scottish Marine Energy Research (ScotMER) Programme has commissioned research to confirm the existence of Sabellaria …
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Background document on Sabellaria spinulosa reefs
WebMay 10, 2017 · Executive Summary. This Background Document for Sabellaria spinulosa reefs has been developed by OSPAR following the inclusion of this habitat on the …
Discovery of >Sabellaria spinulosa> reefs in an intensively fished …
WebThe tube-building polychaete Sabellaria spinulosa (Ross worm) can form conspicuous biogenic reefs that stabilize the seabed and increase biodiversity by providing a habitat …
Discovery of Sabellaria spinulosa reefs in an intensively fished area ...
WebAbstract. The tube-building polychaete Sabellaria spinulosa (Ross worm) can form conspicuous biogenic reefs that stabilize the seabed and increase biodiversity by …
WebSabellaria spinulosa is a tube-dwelling marine polychaete, which can form extensive biogenic reef habitats. The species favours turbid waters with a good supply of sand and …
WebSabellaria spinulosa (Polychaeta, Annelida) reefs in the Mediterranean Sea: habitat mapping, dynamics and associated fauna for conservation management. Estuar. Coast.
WebJul 12, 2018 · This article explores the feasibility of habitat mapping, using remote sensing datasets, as well as metrics for repeatable and suitable assessment of areas of Sabellaria spinulosa for their status as biogenic …
Frontiers | Feasibility of the Sabellarid Reef Habitat Restoration
WebSabellaria spinulosa appeared tolerant to stress due to manipulation and translocation phases, appearing therefore potentially eligible for restoration actions. The species has …
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