Nephtys hombergii andLimecola balthica in Atlantic infralittoral sandy mud
Description (English)
Near-shore shallow sandy muds and muds, and sometimes mixed sediments, may be characterised by the presence of the polychaete Nephtys hombergii and the bivalve Limecola balthica (Macoma balthica). Abra alba, and Nucula nitidosa may also be important although they may not necessarily occur simultaneously or in high numbers. Other taxa include Spiophanes bombyx, Lagis koreni, and Echinocardium cordatum. In some areas Scoloplos armiger and Crangon crangon may also be present. The community appears to be quite stable (Dewarumez et al. 1992) and the substratum is typically rich in organic content. This community has been included in the 'Boreal Offshore Muddy Sand Association' of Jones (1950) and is also described by several other authors (Petersen 1918; Cabioch & Gla
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code MB6241 |
|---|---|
| Relation to | Annex I habitat types (EU Habitats Directive) |
Legal status
Relation to other habitat types mentioned in legal instruments
| Legal text | Annex | Name in legal text | Code in legal text |
Habitat type relationship |
More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Council Directive 92/43/EEC of 21 May 1992 on the conservation of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora - consolidated version 01/01/2007 | Annex I: natural habitat types of community interest whose conservation requires the designation of special areas of conservation | Large shallow inlets and bays | 1160 | Overlap | http://ec.europa.eu/environm...rective/index_en.htm |
Vegetation types
Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)
Not availableSpecies mentioned in habitat description
Invertebrates
Abra alba
Invertebrates
Crangon crangon
Invertebrates
Echinocardium cordatum
Invertebrates
Nephtys hombergii
Invertebrates
Nucula nitidosa
Invertebrates
Scoloplos armiger
Invertebrates
Spiophanes bombyx
| Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
|---|---|---|
| Abra alba | Invertebrates | |
| Crangon crangon | Invertebrates | |
| Echinocardium cordatum | Invertebrates | |
| Nephtys hombergii | Invertebrates | |
| Nucula nitidosa | Invertebrates | |
| Scoloplos armiger | Invertebrates | |
| Spiophanes bombyx | Invertebrates |
Other classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 2007 (revised descriptions 2012) | A5.331 | Nephtys hombergii and Macoma balthica in infralittoral sandy mud | same |
History
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | A5.331 | Nephtys hombergii and Macoma balthica in infralittoral sandy mud | same | |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | A4.253 | Nephtys hombergii and Macoma balthica in infralittoral muddy sand or sandy mud | same | |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200202 | A4.253 | Macoma balthica and Abra alba in infralittoral muddy sand or mud | same | |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 199910 | A4.263 | Macoma balthica and Abra alba in infralittoral muddy sand or mud | same | |
| MNCR BioMar 97.06 (Britain & Ireland) | IMS.FaMS.MacAbr | Macoma balthica and Abra alba in infralittoral muddy sand or mud | same |
