Black sea infralittoral terrigenous muds
Description (English)
Infralittoral coastal terrigenous muds are characterized by mud and sandy mud with a terrestrial origin. There are two distinct sub habitats which are characterized by the dominant faunal communities. The first is dominated by polychaets, whilst the second is dominated by mussels (this one does not occur in Marmara Sea). Characteristic species: Melinna palmata, Heteromastus filiformis, Aricidea claudiae, Mytilus galloprovincialis and Mytilaster lineatus.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
EUNIS habitat type | code MB642 |
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Relation to | Resolution 4 habitat type (used for designation of Emerald sites) |
Legal status
Relation to other habitat types mentioned in legal instruments
Vegetation types
Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)
Not availableSpecies mentioned in habitat description
Other classifications
Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
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EUNIS Habitat Classification 2007 (revised descriptions 2012) | A5.33 | Infralittoral sandy mud | same |
European Red List of Habitats | BLSA5.33 | Pontic infralittoral terrigenous muds | same |
History
Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type | Comment |
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EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | A5.33 | Infralittoral sandy mud | same | |
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | A4.31 | Shallow fully marine mud communities | wider | |
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200202 | A4.31 | Shallow fully marine mud communities | wider | |
EUNIS Habitat Classification 199910 | A4.31 | Shallow marine mud communities | wider | |
EUNIS Habitat Classification 199811 | A4.31 | Shallow marine mud communities | wider | |
MNCR BioMar 97.06 (Britain & Ireland) | IMU.MarMu | Shallow marine mud communities | wider |