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Ecology of Arca noae
 
Main Ref. Fischer, W., G. Bianchi and W.B. Scott (eds.), 1981
Remarks Abundant in coastal waters (Ref. 73156). Occurs from the low intertidal to a depth of 119 m (Ref. 122977). Also found in a coastal lagoon (Ref. 122976). Firmly attached by a strong byssus to rocks, shells and rhizomes of the seagrass Posidonia oceanica (Ref. 122975). Occurs either as solitary individuals. Attaches to rocks covered with photophilic algae and nestles in rock crevices and holes in loose stones; also occurs on various kinds of semi-mobile gravels (Ref. 122977). Associated with coralligenous assemblages, i.e. temperate reefs of the Mediterranean (Ref. 122117).

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 Arca noae may be found.

Habitat

Substrate Benthic: mobile; Hard Bottom: rocky;
Substrate Ref. Fischer, W., G. Bianchi and W.B. Scott (eds.), 1981
Special habitats Beds: algae/seaweed; rock; sea grass;
Special habitats Ref. Marin, A. and M.D. López Belluga, 2005

Associations

Ref. Fischer, W., G. Bianchi and W.B. Scott (eds.), 1981
Associations
Associated with
Association remarks
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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