Ecology of Aphelochaeta marioni
 
Main Ref. Gusso, C.C., M.F. Gravina and F.R. Maggiore, 2001
Remarks This is an epipelagic and subtidal species (Ref. 83919). Inhabits muddy bottoms (Refs. 2780, 96352). A surface deposit-feeder (Ref. 96292); microvore that feeds on organic detritus (Ref. 96352).

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 Aphelochaeta marioni may be found.

Habitat

Substrate Benthic: mobile; macrobenthos; Soft Bottom: mud;
Substrate Ref. Walker, A.J.M. and E.I.S. Rees, 1980
Special habitats
Special habitats Ref.

Associations

Ref. Gusso, C.C., M.F. Gravina and F.R. Maggiore, 2001
Associations
Associated with
Association remarks
Parasitism

feeding

Feeding type mainly plants/detritus (troph. 2-2.19)
Feeding type Ref. Gaudêncio, M.J. and H.N. Cabral, 2007
Feeding habit browsing on substrate
Feeding habit Ref. Gaudêncio, M.J. and H.N. Cabral, 2007

Trophic Level(s)

Estimation method original sample unfished population Remark
Troph s.e. Troph s.e.
From diet composition
From individual food items 2.00 0.00 Trophic level and s.e. inferred from exclusive plant/detritus food items.
Ref.
Ref. [ e.g. 3742]
Glossary [ e.g. cnidaria]
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