MBI Species Classification Request

General

Name:

Zach Mueller ( amphispur )

Status:

Completed

Date:

02/23/2014

Classification Type:

New

Challenge

Species:

Cerithium muscarum

Suggested Class:

Common Name(s):

Flyspeck cerith

Species Synonyms:

Fish/Invert/Culture:

Spawn Mode:

Demersal

Fish Base Link:

http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=taxdetails&id=419523

Breeding Success:

False

Success References:

Journal:

If Challenging Existing Classification
Reasons Species Should be Reclassified:

If Requesting New Classification
Research or Links to information on Species:	http://www.itis.gov/servlet/SingleRpt/SingleRpt?search_topic=TSN&search_value=72152 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cerithium_muscarum

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mPedersen
(Matt Pedersen)
6/17/14 12:54 AM Per some research Andrew Berry turned up - "C. muscarum: No sexual dimorphism in adults. Egg capsules have lots of yolk. Hatching occurs at about 2 weeks, almost completely metamorphosed. Direct development. "

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