AquaNISInformation system on aquatic non-indigenous and cryptogenic species |
Species | Pileolaria berkeleyana [WoRMS] | |
Authority | (Rioja, 1942) | |
Family | Serpulidae | |
Order | Sabellida | |
Class | Polychaeta | |
Phylum | Annelida | |
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Sub-species level (?) | Not entered |
Native origin (?) | Not known References (not structured): Faasse, M. A. 2011. Pileolaria berkeleyana, a spirorbin polychaete worm introduced to the Netherlands (Polychaeta: Serpulidae: Spirorbinae). Nederlandse faunistische mededelingen, 36, pp. 99-102. Comments: Cosmopolitan. |
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Reproductive frequency (?) | Iteroparous References (not structured): Thorp, C. H. 1989. Factors affecting the formation and maintenance of the opercular brood chamber in Pileolaria (P.) berkeleyana (Rioja, 1942)(Polychaeta: Spirorbidae). Reproduction, genetics and distribution of marine organisms, pp. 211-215. |
Reproductive type (?) | Sexual References: Thorp, C. H. 1991. The effect of temperature on brooding in Pileolaria berkeleyana (Rioja, 1942)(Polychaeta: Spirorbidae). In Systematics, Biology and Morphology of World Polychaeta, pp. 383-390. |
Developmental trait (?) | Brooding References: Thorp, C. H. 1991. The effect of temperature on brooding in Pileolaria berkeleyana (Rioja, 1942)(Polychaeta: Spirorbidae). In Systematics, Biology and Morphology of World Polychaeta, pp. 383-390. Thorp, C. H. 1989. Factors affecting the formation and maintenance of the opercular brood chamber in Pileolaria (P.) berkeleyana (Rioja, 1942)(Polychaeta: Spirorbidae). Reproduction, genetics and distribution of marine organisms, pp. 211-215. Comments: Pileolaria berkeleyana is shown to sustain a large brooding population throughout the year in the waters of central southern England, which contrasts with the short larval settlement season of May to October previously recorded. Experimental studies have shown that eggs can be brooded over a wide range of temperature (5 to 25°C). The length of the brood period varies inversely with temperature and brooding success also appears to be dependent upon temperature. |
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References (not structured): Faasse, M. A. 2011. Pileolaria berkeleyana, a spirorbin polychaete worm introduced to the Netherlands (Polychaeta: Serpulidae: Spirorbinae). Nederlandse faunistische mededelingen, 36, pp. 99-102. |
Salinity tolerance range (?) | Unknown Comments: Not available. |
Habitat modifying ability potential (?) | Autogenic ecosystem engineers |
Toxicity / Life stage (?) | Not relevant |
Bioaccumulation association (?) | Unknown Comments: Not available. |
Known human health impact? | Not known Comments: Not available. |
Known economic impact? | Not known Comments: Not available. |
Known measurable environmental impact? | Not known Comments: Not available. |
Included in the Target Species list? | No References: HELCOM, 2009. Alien Species and Ballast Water [PDF] Available at: https://archive.iwlearn.net/helcom.fi/stc/files/shipping/Table_2_Alienspecies_%20lists_2009.pdf [Accessed 1 July 2024]. |
Association with vessel vectors (?) | Biofouling References: Eno, N. C., Clark, R. A., Sanderson, W. G., 1997. Non-native marine species in British waters: A review and directory. In: Non-native marine species in British waters: A review and directory. Peterborough, UK: Joint Nature Conservation Committee. 152 pp. Ambrogi, A. O. 2002. Current status of aquatic introductions in Italy. In Invasive aquatic species of Europe. Distribution, impacts and management, pp. 311-324. Comments: P. berkeleyana that are found both on ship and boat hulls. |
Molecular information | Not available |
Created by | Romualda Chuševė, 2011-11-07 |
Last update by | Sandra Gečaitė, 2024-08-12 |