Pontic deep circalittoral muds with Modiolula phaseolina
Description (English)
Discriminated by the mussel Modiolula phaseolina. The habitat is characterised by bulk of dead shells and shelly detritus of the same species, decreasing oxygen concentration and increasing salinity in comparison to coastal habitats. Other specific species are Amphiura stepanovi and Notomastus profundus. In Bulgarian waters the community is not present below 100m.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
EUNIS habitat type | code A5.379 |
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Vegetation types
Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)
Not availableSpecies mentioned in habitat description
Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
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Amphiura stepanovi | Invertebrates | |
Modiolula phaseolina | Invertebrates | |
Notomastus profundus | Invertebrates |