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Ecology of Trichotropis cancellata
 
Main Ref. Elahi, R., 2012
Remarks Inhabits rocky areas along the subtidal zone. Typically found among sea squirts and tube worms, overgrown with epiphytic organisms. Prefers to feed off tube worms situated higher up from the bottom where currents are stronger (Ref. 95344).

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 Trichotropis cancellata may be found.

Habitat

Substrate Benthic: mobile;
Substrate Ref. Elahi, R., 2012
Special habitats Other habitats: other invertebrates (Sea squirts and tube worms (Ref. 95344).);
Special habitats Ref. Harbo, R.M., 1997

Associations

Ref. Harbo, R.M., 1997
Associations commensalism;
Associated with
Association remarks Found among sea squirts and tube worms from where it feeds off rich currents (Ref. 95344).
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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