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Concept: [Nephtys hombergii], [Macoma balthica] and [Streblospio shrubsolii] in littoral sandy mud in the eunishabitats vocabulary
| Concept URI | http://eunis.eea.europa.eu/eunishabitats/A2.311 |
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| Preferred label | [Nephtys hombergii], [Macoma balthica] and [Streblospio shrubsolii] in littoral sandy mud |
| Definition | Soft mud with a fine sand fraction, in variable salinity conditions, typically close to the head of estuaries. The infauna is dominated by the polychaete worm [Streblospio shrubsolii], the polychaete [Nephtys hombergii], oligochaetes of the genus [Tubificoides], and the Baltic tellin [Macoma balthica]. The ragworm [Hediste diversicolor] and the spire shell [Hydrobia ulvae] are often common or abundant. Situation: NhomMacStr occurs in mid estuary conditions, usually on the low shore. Tben and Hed.Ol may occur higher up the shore, as well as further towards the upper estuary. Temporal variation: [Enteromorpha] spp. and [Ulva lactuca] may form mats on the surface of the mud during the summer months, particularly in areas of nutrient enrichment. |
| Notation | A2.311 |
| Status | Valid |
| Status Modified | 2014-01-31 |
| Accepted Date | 2014-01-31 |
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