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Concept: [Macoma balthica] and [Arenicola marina] in muddy sand shores in the eunishabitats vocabulary

Concept URI http://eunis.eea.europa.eu/eunishabitats/A2.241
Preferred label [Macoma balthica] and [Arenicola marina] in muddy sand shores
Definition Muddy sand or fine sand, often occurring as extensive intertidal flats both on open coasts and in marine inlets. The sediment is often compacted, with a rippled surface, areas of standing water, and generally remains water-saturated during low water. Scattered stones, cobbles and boulders with attached fucoids may be present. An anoxic layer is usually present within 5cm of the sediment surface and is often visible in worm casts. The habitat may be subject to variable salinity conditions in marine inlets. The species assemblage is characterised by the lugworm [Arenicola marina] and the Baltic tellin [Macoma balthica]. The polychaetes [Scoloplos armiger] and [Pygospio elegans] are typically superabundant and common, respectively. Oligochaetes, probably mainly [Tubificoides benedii] and [T. pseudogaster], may be common, and the cockle [Cerastoderma edule] may be abundant. Situation: MacAre has broad transition areas with CerPo and HedMac, which tends to occur lower down on the shore.
Notation A2.241
Status Valid
Status Modified 2014-01-31
Accepted Date 2014-01-31
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