Ecology of Neanthes kerguelensis
 
Main Ref. Martin, D. and J. Gil, 2010
Remarks It is found among and in holdfasts of giant kelps, Macrocystis pyrifera at depths of 3 to 100 m. They are omnivorous feeders (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 Neanthes kerguelensis may be found.

Habitat

Substrate Benthic;
Substrate Ref.
Special habitats Beds: algae/seaweed;
Special habitats Ref. Häussermann, V. and G. Försterra, 2009

Associations

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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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