Ecology of Gelidiella acerosa
 
Main Ref. Trono, G.C. Jr., 2001
Remarks Inhabits shallow waters of the intertidal and upper subtidal zones. Grows in exposed or shaded areas, attached to calcareous substrates such as coralline rocks, rocks covered by crustose algae, and on sandstones or shells of molluscs. Also found in tidepools with relatively high changes in water temperature, pH, salinity and degree of exposure to air are influenced by tide (Ref. 80758).

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 Gelidiella acerosa may be found.

Habitat

Substrate Benthic: sessile; Soft Bottom Hard Bottom: rocky; rubble;
Substrate Ref. Trono, G.C. Jr., 2001
Special habitats Beds: algae/seaweed; bivalve; rock; sea grass; vegetation ( roots/holdfast, );
Special habitats Ref. Trono, G.C. Jr., 2001

Associations

Ref. Norris, J.N. and K.E. Bucher, 1982
Associations epiphytic;
Associated with Thalassia (Ref. 87157)
Association remarks
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.
(e.g. 9948)
(e.g. cnidaria)
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