Burrowing megafauna and Maxmuelleria lankesteri in Atlantic circalittoral mud
Description (English)
In circalittoral stable mud distinctive populations of megafauna may be found. These typically include Nephrops norvegicus, Calocaris macandreae and Callianassa subterranea. Large mounds formed by the echiuran Maxmuelleria lankesteri are also frequent in this biotope. The seapen Virgularia mirabilis may occur occasionally in this biotope but not in the same abundance as MC6-216 to which MC6-217 is closely allied. Infaunal species may include Nephtys hystricis, Chaetozone setosa, Amphiura chiajei and Abra alba.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code MC6217 |
|---|---|
| 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
Callianassa subterranea
Invertebrates
Chaetozone setosa
Invertebrates
Nephrops norvegicus
| Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
|---|---|---|
| Abra alba | Invertebrates | |
| Callianassa subterranea | Invertebrates | |
| Chaetozone setosa | Invertebrates | |
| Nephrops norvegicus | Invertebrates |
Other classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 2007 (revised descriptions 2012) | A5.362 | Burrowing megafauna and Maxmuelleria lankesteri in circalittoral mud | same |
History
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | A5.362 | Burrowing megafauna and Maxmuelleria lankesteri in circalittoral mud | same |
