Sagartiogeton undatus and Ascidiella aspersa on infralittoral sandy mud
Description (English)
Sheltered sublittoral mud or sandy mud in shallow water with relatively few conspicuous species may be characterised by the anemone Sagartiogeton undatus in low numbers and the tunicate Ascidiella aspersa. Other taxa may include Carcinus maenas, Pagurus bernhardus and terebellid polychaetes. The burrowing anemones Cerianthus lloydii may also be found occasionally. The status of this biotope is uncertain at present as it is not known whether it is an impoverished, disturbed or epifaunal variant of other sheltered, shallow mud biotopes such as A5.343 or if the areas in which it has been recorded have been incompletely surveyed.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code A5.332 |
|---|---|
| Bern Convention | Included in a Resolution 4 habitat type at a higher level (A5) |
Vegetation types
Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)
Not availableSpecies mentioned in habitat description
Invertebrates
Carcinus maenas
| Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
|---|---|---|
| Carcinus maenas | Invertebrates |
Other classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marine Habitat Classification Britain/Ireland 0405 | SS.SMu.ISaMu.SundAasp | <I>Sagartiogeton undatus</I> and <I>Ascidiella aspersa</I> on infralittoral sandy mud | source |
| CORINE Land Cover | 5.2.3. | Sea and ocean | n/a |
History
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | A5.332 | Sagartiogeton undatus and Ascidiella aspersa on infralittoral sandy mud | same |
