Ecology of Polydora ciliata
 
Main Ref. Dahl, L., 2002
Remarks This is an epibenthic species (Ref. 95730). Feeds on copepods, larvae of lamellibranchs, detritus and phytoplankton (Ref. 95866). It's a surface deposit feeder (Refs. 96214, 96459).

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 Polydora ciliata may be found.

Habitat

Substrate Benthic;
Substrate Ref. Zettler, M.L. and F. Gosselck, 2006
Special habitats
Special habitats Ref.

Associations

Ref. Dahl, L., 2002
Associations
Associated with
Association remarks
Parasitism

feeding

Feeding type plants/detritus+animals (troph. 2.2-2.79)
Feeding type Ref. Daro, M.H. and P. Polk, 1973
Feeding habit other
Feeding habit Ref. Andrea, A.F.D., N.I. Craig and G.R. Lopez, 1996

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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