Ecology Summary - Orthopyxis mollis
Ecology of Orthopyxis mollis
 
Main Ref. Häussermann, V. and G. Försterra, 2009
Remarks It is usually epizoic on hydroids Symplectoscyphus sp. but also found on green algae. It is known from depths of 12 to 20 m (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 Orthopyxis mollis may be found.

Habitat

Substrate Benthic;
Substrate Ref. Häussermann, V. and G. Försterra, 2009
Special habitats Beds: algae/seaweed; Other habitats: other invertebrates (Symplectoscyphus sp. (Ref. 87801).);
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
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Trophic Level(s)

Estimation method original sample unfished population टिप्पणी
Troph s.e. Troph s.e.
From diet composition
From individual food items
संदर्भ
Ref. [ e.g. 3742]
Glossary [ e.g. cnidaria]
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