Concept
Aphelochaeta spp. and Polydora spp. in variable salinity infralittoral mixed sediment
| URI | http://vocab.nerc.ac.uk/collection/M21/current/JNCCMNCR00001997/1/ | |
|---|---|---|
| Within Vocab | Marine Habitat Classification for Britain and Ireland Version 15.03 | |
| Alternative Labels | SS.SMx.SMxVS.AphPol | |
| Definition | In sheltered muddy mixed sediments in estuaries or marine inlets with variable or reduced/low salinity communities characterised by Aphelochaeta marioni and Polydora ciliata may be present. Other important taxa may include the polychaetes Nephtys hombergii, Caulleriella zetlandica and Melinna palmata, tubificid oligochaetes and bivalves such as Abra nitida. Conspicuous epifauna may include members of the bivalve family Cardiidae (cockles) and the slipper limpet Crepidula fornicata. This biotope is often found in polyhaline waters. | |
| Date | 2018-02-13T18:46:01 | |
| Identifier | SDN:M21::JNCCMNCR00001997 | |
| Note | accepted | |
| Is Version Of | JNCCMNCR00001997 | |
| version | 1 | |
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