Biology
T. forbesii spawns from November to February. Eggs and larvae are non-pelagic. Like other Opheiiids, it is generaily considered to be a non-selective deposit feeder. T. forbesii is eaten by different kinds of fish (Wolff, 1973; Fauchald & Jumars, 1979; Hayward & Ryland, 1990).
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Holtmann, S.E.; Groenewold, A.; Schrader, K.H.M.; Asjes, J.; Craeymeersch, J.A.; Duineveld, G.C.A.; van Bostelen, A.J.; van der Meer, J. (1996). Atlas of the zoobenthos of the Dutch continental shelf. Ministry of Transport, Public Works and Water Management: Rijswijk, The Netherlands. ISBN 90-369-4301-9. 243 pp.
http://www.marinespecies.org/aphia.php?p=sourcedetails&id=83
