Capitella capitata, Thyasira spp. And Ophryotrocha dubia inorganically-enriched Atlantic offshore circalittoral mud or sandy mud
Description (English)
In deep offshore sandy mud adjacent to oil or gas platforms, organic enrichment from drill cuttings leads to the development of communities dominated by the pollution tolerant opportunist Capitella capitata and the polychaete Ophryotrocha dubia (or other species of Ophryotrocha). These species are generally found in extremely high abundances and accompanied by Thyasira spp., Raricirrus beryli, Paramphinome jeffreysii and Chaetozone setosa. Other taxa including Exogone verugera, Pholoe inornata and Idasola simpsoni may also be present.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code MD62161 |
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Vegetation types
Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)
Not availableSpecies mentioned in habitat description
Invertebrates
Chaetozone setosa
| Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
|---|---|---|
| Chaetozone setosa | Invertebrates |
Other classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 2007 (revised descriptions 2012) | A5.3741 | Capitella capitata, Thyasira spp. and Ophryotrocha dubia inorganically-enriched offshore circalittoral mud or sandy mud | same |
History
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | A5.3741 | Capitella capitata, Thyasira spp. and Ophryotrocha dubia inorganically-enriched offshore circalittoral mud or sandy mud | same |
