Ecology of Nassa francolina
 
Main Ref. Poutiers, J.M., 1998
Remarks On coarse sand and rubble. Under stones and corals. Shallow subtidal waters.

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 Nassa francolina may be found.

Habitat

Substrate Benthic: mobile; Soft Bottom: sand ( coarse, ); mud; Hard Bottom: rocky; rubble;
Substrate Ref. Springsteen, F.J. and F.M. Leobrera, 1986
Special habitats Coral Reefs; Corals: hard corals;
Special habitats Ref. Poutiers, J.M., 1998

Associations

Ref. Poutiers, J.M., 1998
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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