Ecology of Halicarcinus planatus
 
Main Ref. Gorny, M., 1999
Remarks It is found under stones, and on various benthic organisms like algae (Ref. 87801) in forests of Macrocystis pyrifera (Ref. 92889), hydrozoan and bivalve colonies, and rocks pools particularly in low intertidal areas to a depth of 270 m (Ref. 87801).

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 Halicarcinus planatus may be found.

Habitat

Substrate Benthic: sessile;
Substrate Ref. Adami, M.L. and S. Gordillo, 1999
Special habitats Beds: algae/seaweed;
Special habitats Ref. Adami, M.L. and S. Gordillo, 1999

Associations

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Association remarks
Parasitism

feeding

Feeding type
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Feeding habit
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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
Ref.
Ref. [ e.g. 3742]
Glossary [ e.g. cnidaria]
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