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Concept: [Mysella bidentata] and [Abra] spp. in infralittoral sandy mud in the eunishabitats vocabulary
| Concept URI | http://eunis.eea.europa.eu/eunishabitats/A5.333 |
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| Preferred label | [Mysella bidentata] and [Abra] spp. in infralittoral sandy mud |
| Definition | Cohesive sandy mud, sometimes with a small quantity of shell in shallow water may contain the bivalves [Mysella bidentata] and [Abra] spp. (typically [A. alba] and [A. nitida]). Other characteristic taxa may include [Scoloplos armiger], [Mya] sp., and [Thyasira flexuosa]. Tube building amphipods are also characteristic of this biotope in particular [Ampelisca] spp. and Aoridae such as [Microprotopus maculatus]. Situation: This biotope is generally found in sheltered marine inlets or sealochs such as Strangford Lough. |
| Notation | A5.333 |
| Status | Valid |
| Status Modified | 2014-01-31 |
| Accepted Date | 2014-01-31 |
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| Has exact match |
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