Ecology of Vasticardium subrugosum
 
Main Ref. ter Poorten, J.J., 2009
Remarks It is found in littoral and low intertidal areas with sandy and muddy substrates, often in association with seagrass and fringe mangroves (Ref. 104607).

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 Vasticardium subrugosum may be found.

Habitat

Substrate Benthic: endofauna (infauna); Soft Bottom: sand; mud;
Substrate Ref. ter Poorten, J.J., 2009
Special habitats Beds: sea grass;
Special habitats Ref. ter Poorten, J.J., 2009

Associations

Ref. Poutiers, J.M., 1998
Associations
Associated with
Association remarks
Parasitism

feeding

Feeding type
Feeding type Ref.
Feeding habit
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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