Ecology of Psammocora profundacella
 
Main Ref. Veron, J.E.N., 2000
Remarks Can be found in shallow waters (Ref. 122680). Found in a wide range of reef environments (Ref. 847). On rocky substrates and rubble (Ref. 98471). Occur in both turbid and clear waters. Inconspicuous and difficult to be recognized as a coral (Ref. 130769).

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 Psammocora profundacella may be found.

Habitat

Substrate Benthic: sessile; Hard Bottom: rocky; rubble;
Substrate Ref. Veron, J.E.N., 2000
Special habitats Coral Reefs;
Special habitats Ref. Veron, J.E.N., 2000

Associations

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Parasitism

feeding

Feeding type
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Feeding habit
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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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