Ecology of Entophilus omnitectus
 
Main Ref. MarineSpecies.org, 2050
Remarks It is an ectoparasite which attaches to surfaces of calanoid copepods as larvae. and inhabits branchial chambers or grasps the abdomens of certain decapod hosts as adults (Ref. 101105).

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 Entophilus omnitectus may be found.

Habitat

Substrate
Substrate Ref.
Special habitats Other habitats: other invertebrates (Refer to associations.);
Special habitats Ref. Markham, J.C., 1986

Associations

Ref. Markham, J.C., 1986
Associations parasitism;
Associated with calanoid copepods and decapods.
Association remarks
Parasitism outside host

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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