Capitella capitata, Thyasira spp. and Ophryotrocha dubia inorganically-enriched offshore circalittoral mud or sandy mud
English name:
Capitella capitata, Thyasira spp. and Ophryotrocha dubia inorganically-enriched 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 A5.3741 |
|---|---|
| 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
Chaetozone setosa
| Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
|---|---|---|
| Chaetozone setosa | Invertebrates |
Other classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marine Habitat Classification Britain/Ireland 0405 | SS.SMu.OMu.CapThy.Odub | <I>Capitella capitata</I>, <I>Thyasira</I> spp. and <I>Ophryotrocha dubia</I> in organically-enriched offshore circalittoral 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 | A5.3741 | Capitella capitata, Thyasira spp. and Ophryotrocha dubia inorganically-enriched offshore circalittoral mud or sandy mud | same |
