Main Ref. | George, D., 2005 |
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Remarks | Uncommon; invariably occurs on the branches of gorgonian sea fans (Ref. 102838) in subtidal sands, grass bed, and artificial structures (Ref. 130839). Found on coral reefs (Ref. 107862). Common in rocky crevices and on sponges. Possibly a suspension or deposit feeder (Ref. 107731). Members of the family Ophiothrichidae are microphagous (Ref. 108108). |
Marine - Neritic | Marine - Oceanic | Brackishwater | Freshwater | |
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Marine zones / Brackish and freshwater bodies |
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Substrate | Benthic; : sand; |
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Substrate Ref. | Fatemi, Y. and S. Stöhr, 2019 |
Special habitats | Beds: rock; sea grass; Coral Reefs; Corals: soft corals |
Special habitats Ref. | George, D., 2005 |
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Feeding type | mainly plants/detritus (troph. 2-2.19) |
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Feeding type Ref. | Jangoux, M. and J.M. Lawrence, 1982 |
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Estimation method | original sample | unfished population | Remark | ||
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Troph | s.e. | Troph | s.e. | ||
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From individual food items | 2.00 | 0.00 | Trophic level and s.e. inferred from exclusive plant/detritus food items. | ||
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