Ecology of Fissurella oriens
 
Main Ref. Häussermann, V. and G. Försterra, 2009
Remarks It is found in lower intertidal areas, in tide pools, rocky substrates and on fronds and holdfasts of brown algae (Ref. 87801). It is also found in forests of Macrocystis pyrifera (Ref. 92889).

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 Fissurella oriens may be found.

Habitat

Substrate Benthic;
Substrate Ref. Häussermann, V. and G. Försterra, 2009
Special habitats Beds: algae/seaweed; vegetation ( roots/holdfast, );
Special habitats Ref. Häussermann, V. and G. Försterra, 2009

Associations

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Parasitism

feeding

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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
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Ref. [ e.g. 3742]
Glossary [ e.g. cnidaria]
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