Nephtys cirrosa and Macoma balthica in variable salinity infralittoral mobile sand
Description (English)
Mobile sand in variable salinity conditions where tidal currents create an unstable shifting habitat. Characteristic species include the polychaetes Nephtys cirrosa and Scoloplos armiger along with amphipods of the genus Bathyporeia and Haustorius arenarius. The bivalve Macoma balthica may occur in more stable examples of this biotope, although not in the abundances found in unit A5.331. The biotope contains relatively few species, each typically in low to moderate abundance. It is found in tidal channels with moderate tidal streams. Care should be taken in identification of this biotope due to the presence juveniles and species washed in during slack water.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
EUNIS habitat type | code A5.222 |
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Bern Convention | Included in a Resolution 4 habitat type at a higher level (A5) |
Vegetation types
Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)
Not availableSpecies mentioned in habitat description
Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
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Macoma balthica | Invertebrates | |
Nephtys cirrosa | Invertebrates | |
Scoloplos armiger | Invertebrates |
Other classifications
Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
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Marine Habitat Classification Britain/Ireland 0405 | SS.SSa.SSaVS.NcirMac | <I>Nephtys cirrosa</I> and <I>Macoma balthica</I> in variable salinity infralittoral mobile sand | source |
CORINE Land Cover | 5.2.3. | Sea and ocean | n/a |
History
Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
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EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | A5.222 | Nephtys cirrosa and Macoma balthica in variable salinity infralittoral mobile sand | same |
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | A4.242 | Nephtys cirrosa and fluctuating salinity-tolerant fauna in reduced salinity infralittoral mobile sand | same |
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200202 | A4.242 | Nephtys cirrosa and fluctuating salinity-tolerant fauna in reduced salinity shallow-water mobile sand | same |
EUNIS Habitat Classification 199910 | A4.242 | Nephtys cirrosa and fluctuating salinity-tolerant fauna in reduced salinity shallow-water mobile sand | same |
MNCR BioMar 97.06 (Britain & Ireland) | IGS.EstGS.Ncir | Nephtys cirrosa and fluctuating salinity-tolerant fauna in reduced salinity infralittoral mobile sand | same |