Main Ref. | Gallivan, G. and J. Danforth, 1999 |
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Remarks | Occurs in low intertidal zones (Ref. 312). Also in shallow subtidal areas, on rocks with encrusting coralline algae (Ref. 95344). Herbivorous, prefers red and pink coralline algae (Ref. 312). |
Marine - Neritic | Marine - Oceanic | Brackishwater | Freshwater | |
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Marine zones / Brackish and freshwater bodies |
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Substrate | Benthic: demersal; Hard Bottom: rocky; |
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Substrate Ref. | Gallivan, G. and J. Danforth, 1999 |
Special habitats | Beds: algae/seaweed; rock; |
Special habitats Ref. | Harbo, R.M., 1997 |
Ref. | Gallivan, G. and J. Danforth, 1999 |
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Parasitism |
Feeding type | mainly plants/detritus (troph. 2-2.19) |
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Feeding habit | grazing on aquatic plants |
Feeding habit Ref. | Gallivan, G. and J. Danforth, 1999 |
Estimation method | original sample | unfished population | Remark | ||
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Troph | s.e. | Troph | s.e. | ||
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From individual food items | 2.00 | 0.00 | Trophic level and s.e. inferred from exclusive plant/detritus food items. | ||
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