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Concept: [Ocnus planci] aggregations on sheltered sublittoral muddy sediment in the eunishabitats vocabulary

Concept URI http://eunis.eea.europa.eu/eunishabitats/A5.344
Preferred label [Ocnus planci] aggregations on sheltered sublittoral muddy sediment
Definition Dense aggregations of [Ocnus planci [?brunneus]] on various substrata, typically muddy but occasionally with stones or shells, in sheltered conditions such as sealochs. [Philine aperta] also characterises this biotope but is present in lower abundances than in PhiVir. Other associated species vary but are typical of very sheltered muddy habitats and include the ophiuroids [Ophiura] spp. and [Ophiothrix fragilis]. [Melanella alba], which parasitises holothurians, has been found in large numbers at one site.
Notation A5.344
Status Valid
Status Modified 2014-01-31
Accepted Date 2014-01-31
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