Nephtys hombergii and Tubificoides spp. in variable salinity infralittoral soft mud
English name:
Nephtys hombergii and Tubificoides spp. in variable salinity infralittoral soft mud
Description (English)
Variable salinity soft infralittoral mud and sandy mud characterised by the polychaete Nephtys hombergii and oligochaetes of the genus Tubificoides. Other characterising species that may be present are the polychaetes Streblospio shrubsolii and Aphelochaeta marioni, and the cumacean Diastylis rathkei typica.
Situation: The biotope is found in areas of silt deposition in soft and sandy muds but may not form a stable habitat. It may be found adjacent to A5.322, separated by the abundance of Aphelochaeta marioni and its more cohesive sediments
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code A5.323 |
|---|---|
| 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
Invertebrates
Aphelochaeta marioni
Invertebrates
Nephtys hombergii
Invertebrates
Streblospio shrubsolii
| Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
|---|---|---|
| Aphelochaeta marioni | Invertebrates | |
| Nephtys hombergii | Invertebrates | |
| Streblospio shrubsolii | Invertebrates |
Other classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marine Habitat Classification Britain/Ireland 0405 | SS.SMu.SMuVS.NhomTubi | <I>Nephtys hombergii</I> and <I>Tubificoides</I> spp. in variable salinity infralittoral soft mud | source |
| CORINE Land Cover | 5.2.2. | Estuaries | n/a |
History
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | A5.323 | Nephtys hombergii and Tubificoides spp. in variable salinity infralittoral soft mud | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | A4.323 | Nephtys hombergii and Tubificoides spp. in variable salinity infralittoral soft mud | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200202 | A4.323 | Nephtys hombergii and Tubificoides spp. in variable salinity infralittoral soft mud | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 199910 | A4.323 | Nephtys hombergii and Tubificoides spp. in variable salinity infralittoral soft mud | same |
| MNCR BioMar 97.06 (Britain & Ireland) | IMU.EstMu.NhomTub | Nephtys hombergi and Tubificoides spp. in in variable salinity infralittoral soft mud | same |
