Burrowing megafauna and Maxmuelleria lankesteri in circalittoral mud
English name:
Burrowing megafauna and Maxmuelleria lankesteri in 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 A5.361 to which A5.362 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 A5.362 |
|---|---|
| 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
Abra alba
Invertebrates
Callianassa subterranea
Invertebrates
Chaetozone setosa
Invertebrates
Nephrops norvegicus
Invertebrates
Virgularia mirabilis
| Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
|---|---|---|
| Abra alba | Invertebrates | |
| Callianassa subterranea | Invertebrates | |
| Chaetozone setosa | Invertebrates | |
| Nephrops norvegicus | Invertebrates | |
| Virgularia mirabilis | Invertebrates |
Other classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marine Habitat Classification Britain/Ireland 0405 | SS.SMu.CFiMu.MegMax | Burrowing megafauna and <I>Maxmuelleria lankesteri</I> in circalittoral 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 | A5.362 | Burrowing megafauna and Maxmuelleria lankesteri in circalittoral mud | same |
