Facies with Ophiothrix quinquemaculata
Description (English)
This facies is exclusive to the muddy detritic biocenosis and is characterised by an unusual community of the brittlestar Ophiothrix quinquemaculata (Ophiuroidea). This species in some places forms an extremely dense population which is almost 90% ophiuran.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code MC4511 |
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Vegetation types
Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)
Not availableSpecies mentioned in habitat description
Not available
Other classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 2007 (revised descriptions 2012) | A5.381 | Facies with Ophiothrix quinquemaculata | same |
History
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | A5.381 | Facies with Ophiothrix quinquemaculata | same | |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | A4.281 | Facies with Ophiothrix quinquemaculata | same | |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200202 | A4.281 | Facies with Ophiothrix quinquemaculata | same | |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 199910 | A4.291 | Facies with Ophiothrix quinquemaculata | same |
