Aphelochaeta spp. and Polydora spp. in variable salinity infralittoral mixed sediment
English name:
Aphelochaeta spp. and Polydora spp. in variable salinity infralittoral mixed sediment
Description (English)
In sheltered muddy mixed sediments in estuaries or marine inlets with variable or reduced/low salinity communities characterised by Aphelochaeta marioni and Polydora ciliata may be present. Other important taxa may include the polychaetes Nephtys hombergii, Caulleriella zetlandica and Melinna palmata, tubificid oligochaetes and bivalves such as Abra nitida. Conspicuous epifauna may include members of the bivalve family Cardiidae (cockles) and the slipper limpet Crepidula fornicata. This biotope is often found in polyhaline waters.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code A5.421 |
|---|---|
| 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
Abra nitida
Invertebrates
Nephtys hombergii
| Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
|---|---|---|
| Abra nitida | Invertebrates | |
| Nephtys hombergii | Invertebrates |
Other classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marine Habitat Classification Britain/Ireland 0405 | SS.SMx.SMxVS.AphPol | <I>Aphelochaeta</I> spp. and <I>Polydora</I> spp. in variable salinity infralittoral mixed sediment | source |
| CORINE Land Cover | 5.2.2. | Estuaries | n/a |
History
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | A5.421 | Aphelochaeta spp. and Polydora spp. in variable salinity infralittoral mixed sediment | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | A4.433 | Aphelochaeta spp. and Polydora spp. in sandy gravely mud | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200202 | A4.433 | Polydora ciliata, Mya truncata and solitary ascidians in variable salinity shallow-water mixed sediment | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 199910 | A4.453 | Polydora ciliata, Mya truncata and solitary ascidians in variable salinity shallow-water mixed sediment | same |
| MNCR BioMar 97.06 (Britain & Ireland) | IMX.EstMx.PolMtru | Polydora ciliata, Mya truncata and solitary ascidians in variable salinity infralittoral mixed sediment | same |
