Ecology of Monhystera refringens
 
Main Ref. Zhang, Z., H. Zhou and C.-L. Nightingale, 1997
Remarks Mid intertidal to shallow subtidal, on moderately exposed shores. Found on rock pools and amongst algae beds. Associated with Sargassum hemiphyllum, Ulva lactuca, and Enteromorpha prolifera (Ref. 126194).

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 Monhystera refringens may be found.

Habitat

Substrate Benthic;
Substrate Ref.
Special habitats Beds: algae/seaweed;
Special habitats Ref. Zhang, Z., H. Zhou and C.-L. Nightingale, 1997

Associations

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Association remarks
Parasitism

feeding

Feeding type
Feeding type Ref.
Feeding habit
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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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