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Ecology Summary - Gelidium pusillum
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Ecology of Gelidium pusillum
 
Main Ref. Guiry, M.D. and G.M. Guiry, 2009
Remarks On rock in upper intertidal forming extensive mat-like growths below Pelvetia canaliculata, particularly on vertical or near-vertical surfaces. Sometimes associated with Catenella caespitosa and Rhodothamniella purpurea. Widely distributed, common (Ref. 80701). Also on volcanic rocks at shallow intertidal to subtidal depths (Ref. 80999).

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 Gelidium pusillum may be found.

Habitat

Substrate Benthic: sessile; Hard Bottom: rocky;
Substrate Ref. Santelices, B. and I.A. Abbott, 1987
Special habitats
Special habitats Ref.

Associations

Ref. Guiry, M.D. and G.M. Guiry, 2009
Associations
Associated with Pelvetia canaliculata, Catenella caespitosa and Rhodothamniella purpurea.
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.
(e.g. 9948)
(e.g. cnidaria)
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