Ecology of Celleporella hyalina
 
Main Ref. Gappa, J.L., 2000
Remarks It is found in littoral and subtidal areas, encrusting on all types of substrate (Ref. 87801). An epibenthic-suspension/filter feeder that thrives in particulate organic matter and phytoplankton (Ref. 93816).

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 Celleporella hyalina may be found.

Habitat

Substrate Benthic: sessile; Hard Bottom: rocky;
Substrate Ref. Ryland, J.S., 1962
Special habitats Beds: algae/seaweed; rock;
Special habitats Ref. Ryland, J.S., 1962

Associations

Ref. Gappa, J.L., 2000
Associations colony-forming/symphorism;
Associated with
Association remarks
Parasitism

feeding

Feeding type plants/detritus+animals (troph. 2.2-2.79)
Feeding type Ref. Macdonald, T.A., B.J. Burd, V.I. Macdonald and A. van Roodselaar, 2010
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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