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Australian Tubeworm

Ficopomatus enigmaticus (Fauvel 1923)

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Ficopomatus enigmaticus (Australian Tubeworm) is a species of segmented worms in the family calcareous tubeworms. They are associated with freshwater habitat. They are native to Australia. They are habitat-builders. Individuals can grow to 80 mm. They have parental care. They have no sexual metamorphosis. Reproduction is gonochoristic, iteroparous, and semelparous. They are sessile swimmers.

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  • URI: http://polytraits.lifewatchgreece.eu/terms/MOB_SWIM
  • Definition: An organism that moves through the water column via movements of its fins, legs or appendages, via undulatory movements of the body or via jet propulsion; includes pelagic phases during reproduction (swarming at the surface)
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Known occurrences, collected specimens and observations of Australian tubeworm. View this species on GBIF