Ecology of Anthessius mytilicolus
 
Main Ref. Humes, A.G. and S.Y. Lee, 1985
Remarks Parasitic to Perna viridis. Usually aggregates on or near the labial pals of the mussel host (Ref. 127082).

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 Anthessius mytilicolus may be found.

Habitat

Substrate
Substrate Ref.
Special habitats Other habitats: other invertebrates (Parasitic to Perna viridis);
Special habitats Ref. Humes, A.G. and S.Y. Lee, 1985

Associations

Ref. Humes, A.G. and S.Y. Lee, 1985
Associations parasitism;
Associated with Perna viridis
Association remarks In Hong Kong, infestation is highly seasonal, and significant only from September to January (autumn and winter).
Parasitism

feeding

Feeding type
Feeding type Ref.
Feeding habit
Feeding habit Ref.

Trophic Level(s)

Estimation method original sample unfished population Remark
Troph s.e. Troph s.e.
From diet composition
From individual food items
Ref.
Ref. [ e.g. 3742]
Glossary [ e.g. cnidaria]
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