Ecology of Harpacticus littoralis
 
Main Ref. Noli, N., C. Sbrocca, R. Sandulli, M. Balsamo and Semprucci F., 2018
Remarks Dwells in fine and coarse sandy substrates. Inhabits the shoreline, intertidal and subtidal zones. Recorded from marine and estuarine littoral, and shallow coastal water. Associated with macroalgae.

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 Harpacticus littoralis may be found.

Habitat

Substrate Benthic: meiobenthos; Soft Bottom: sand ( coarse, fine, );
Substrate Ref. Noli, N., C. Sbrocca, R. Sandulli, M. Balsamo and Semprucci F., 2018
Special habitats
Special habitats Ref.

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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