Ecology of Phoronis psammophila
 
Main Ref. Hansson, H.G., 1999
Remarks This is a benthic species found on muddy and sandy bottoms, coastal lagoons and on seagrass particularly in intertidal and subtidal areas (Ref. 83939). Suspension feeder (Ref. 68823).

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 Phoronis psammophila may be found.

Habitat

Substrate Benthic: sessile; endofauna (infauna); Soft Bottom: sand; mud;
Substrate Ref. Emig, C.C., 2009
Special habitats Beds: sea grass;
Special habitats Ref. Emig, C.C., 2009

Associations

Ref. Hansson, H.G., 1999
Associations
Associated with
Association remarks
Parasitism

feeding

Feeding type
Feeding type Ref.
Feeding habit other
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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