Ecology of Bittium reticulatum
 
Main Ref. Demir, M., 2003
Remarks A microalgae herbivore (Ref. 96488). This is an epibenthic species found on reefs (Ref. 95730). It is one of the most abundant microgastropods inhabiting the alga Gelidium latifolium and prefers to live at the base of the plant (Ref. 96520).

Aquatic zones / Water bodies

Marine - Neritic Marine - Oceanic Brackishwater Freshwater
Marine zones / Brackish and freshwater bodies
  • supra-littoral zone
  • littoral zone
  • sublittoral zone
  • epipelagic
  • mesopelagic
  • epipelagic
  • abyssopelagic
  • hadopelagic
  • estuaries/lagoons/brackish seas
  • mangroves
  • marshes/swamps
  • rivers/streams
  • lakes/ponds
  • caves
  • exclusively in caves
Highighted items on the list are where Bittium reticulatum may be found.

Habitat

Substrate Benthic: mobile; Soft Bottom: sand ( coarse, ); mud;
Substrate Ref. Watson, R.B., 1886
Special habitats Coral Reefs; Other habitats: seamounts;
Special habitats Ref. Watson, R.B., 1886

Associations

Ref. Demir, M., 2003
Associations
Associated with
Association remarks
Parasitism

feeding

Feeding type mainly plants/detritus (troph. 2-2.19)
Feeding type Ref. Rueda, J.L., S. Gofas, J. Urra and C. Salas, 2009
Feeding habit grazing on aquatic plants
Feeding habit Ref. Rueda, J.L., S. Gofas, J. Urra and C. Salas, 2009

Trophic Level(s)

Estimation method original sample unfished population Remark
Troph s.e. Troph s.e.
From diet composition
From individual food items
Ref.
(e.g. 9948)
(e.g. cnidaria)
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