Ecology Summary - Antholoba achates

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Ecology of Antholoba achates

Main Ref.	Häussermann, V. and G. Försterra, 2009
Remarks	This species is found on rocky and biogenic substrates like shells of gastropods and large decapod crabs from the intertidal to a depth of 327 m. It is commonly found in subtidal and exposed areas. It is regularly seen with Allopetrolisthes spinifrons clinging to column, and is observed to detach from substratum when attacked by Aeolidia papillosa serotina (Ref. 87801). Solitary (Ref. 2377).

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 Antholoba achates may be found.

Habitat

Substrate	Benthic; Hard Bottom: rocky;
Substrate Ref.	Häussermann, V. and G. Försterra, 2009
Special habitats	Other habitats: other invertebrates (shells of gastropods and large decapod crabs (Ref. 87801).);
Special habitats Ref.	Häussermann, V. and G. Försterra, 2009

Associations

Ref.	Häussermann, V. and G. Försterra, 2009
Associations
Associated with	Allopetrolisthes spinifrons (Ref. 87801).
Association remarks
Parasitism

feeding

Feeding type
Feeding type Ref.
Feeding habit
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Trophic Level(s)

Estimation method	original sample		unfished population		Remark
Estimation method	Troph	s.e.	Troph	s.e.	Remark
From diet composition
From individual food items
Ref.