Main Ref. | Fischer, W., G. Bianchi and W.B. Scott (eds.), 1981 |
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Remarks | Occurs at depths from shore to 90 m (Refs. 435, 2708); common at depths of 4 to 40 m. Burrows in sand or fine gravel and also in bottoms with other sediments. (Ref. 435). Can live on all level substrates but may prefer sand (Ref. 2708). In general, Calappa feeds upon molluscs and hermit crabs in gastropod shells. Their right claw is used for crushing shells of prey while their left claw is used as a cutter (Ref. 105092). |
Marine - Neritic | Marine - Oceanic | Brackishwater | Freshwater | |
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Marine zones / Brackish and freshwater bodies |
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Substrate | Benthic: mobile; endofauna (infauna); Soft Bottom: sand ( fine, level, ); |
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Substrate Ref. | Fischer, W., G. Bianchi and W.B. Scott (eds.), 1981 |
Special habitats | Other habitats: burrows; |
Special habitats Ref. | Fischer, W., G. Bianchi and W.B. Scott (eds.), 1981 |
ссылка | Fischer, W., G. Bianchi and W.B. Scott (eds.), 1981 |
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Feeding type | mainly animals (troph. 2.8 and up) |
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Feeding type Ref. | Stevcic, Z., 1983 |
Feeding habit | hunting macrofauna (predator) |
Feeding habit Ref. | Stevcic, Z., 1983 |
Estimation method | original sample | unfished population | Замечание | ||
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Troph | s.e. | Troph | s.e. | ||
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