Ecology of Schistomysis ornata
 
Main Ref. Greve, W., F. Reiners, J. Nast and S. Hoffmann, 2004
Remarks This is a free-living (Ref. 3123), omnivore, feeding based on genus (Ref. 96430).

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 Schistomysis ornata may be found.

Habitat

Substrate Benthic: demersal;
Substrate Ref.
Special habitats
Special habitats Ref.

Associations

Ref. Greve, W., F. Reiners, J. Nast and S. Hoffmann, 2004
Associations
Associated with
Association remarks
Parasitism

feeding

Feeding type plants/detritus+animals (troph. 2.2-2.79)
Feeding type Ref. Mauchline, J., 1971
Feeding habit other
Feeding habit Ref. Mauchline, J., 1971

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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