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Ecology of Moolgarda seheli
 
Main Ref. Harrison, I.J. and H. Senou, 1997
Distribution
Marine - Neritic
  • supra-littoral zone
  • littoral zone
  • sublittoral zone
 Marine - Oceanic
  • epipelagic
  • mesopelagic
  • epipelagic
  • abyssopelagic
  • hadopelagic
 Brackishwater
  • estuaries/lagoons/brackish seas
  • mangroves
  • marshes/swamps
 Freshwater
  • rivers/streams
  • lakes/ponds
  • caves
  • exclusively in caves
Highighted items on the list are where Moolgarda seheli may be found.
Remarks Inhabits coastal waters but enters estuaries and rivers. Forms schools. Feeds on microalgae, filamentous algae, forams, diatoms, and detritus associated with sand and mud.

Substrate

Substrate Soft Bottom: sand; mud;
Substrate Ref.
Special habitats Coral Reefs;
Special habitats Ref.

Associations

Ref.
Associations
Associated with
Association remarks
Parasitism

Feeding

Feeding type plants/detritus+animals (troph. 2.2-2.79)
Feeding type ref Blaber, S.J.M., 1976
Feeding habit browsing on substrate
Feeding habit ref Blaber, S.J.M., 1977
Trophic level(s)
Original sample Unfished population Remark
Estimation method Troph s.e. Troph s.e.
From diet composition
Ref.
From individual food items 2.32 0.14 Trophic level estimated from a number of food items using a randomized resampling routine.
(e.g. 346)
(e.g. cnidaria)
Entered by Sta. Iglesia, Drina on 11.13.00
Modified by Ortañez, Auda Kareen on 10.28.08
Checked by Sta. Iglesia, Drina on 06.04.01
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