Ecology of Ophiomusium lymani
 
Main Ref. Lyman, T., 1882
Remarks This is an epibenthic species found in subtidal areas at depths of 51 to 2906 m (Ref. 83942). It is also found on the upper slope, seamounts and knolls (Ref. 106682).

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 Ophiomusium lymani may be found.

Habitat

Substrate Benthic: mobile; Soft Bottom: ooze (, organic );
Substrate Ref. Lyman, T., 1882
Special habitats Other habitats: seamounts;
Special habitats Ref. Lyman, T., 1882

Associations

Ref.
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]
Back to Search
Comments & Corrections