Ecology of Zanclea costata
 
Main Ref. Migotto, A.E., A.C. Marques, A.C. Morandini and F.L. da Silveira, 2002
Remarks Neritic (Ref. 116114). Found in reef crests on algae, floating Sargassum sp. or substrates composed of dead corals and gorgonians. In Belize, it is found at depth of 0.2 m. As with other hydroids, this species exhibits a pelagic medusoid stage.

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 Zanclea costata may be found.

Habitat

Substrate Benthic: sessile; Pelagic; Hard Bottom: rubble;
Substrate Ref. Spracklin, B.W., 1982
Special habitats Beds: algae/seaweed; Coral Reefs;
Special habitats Ref. Spracklin, B.W., 1982

Associations

Ref. Migotto, A.E., A.C. Marques, A.C. Morandini and F.L. da Silveira, 2002
Associations colony-forming/symphorism;
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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