AnAge entry for Escarpia laminata

Classification (HAGRID: 00003)

Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia
    Phylum: Annelida
        Class: Polychaeta
            Order: Sabellida
                Family: Siboglinidae
                    Genus: Escarpia
Species
Escarpia laminata
Common name
Escarpia laminata

Lifespan, ageing, and relevant traits

Maximum longevity
300 years (wild)
Source
ref. 1466
Sample size
Medium
Data quality
Acceptable
Observations

The largest individuals of this deep-sea tubeworm species have been estimated, based on a growth model, to live over 300 years, with an upper estimate of 15,834 years. Additionally, their mortality rate is low, similar to other tubeworm species [1466].

Life history traits (averages)

No information is available on life history. Please contact us if you wish to suggest or contribute data.

Metabolism

No information on metabolism is available.

References

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