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Concept: [Mytilus edulis] and piddocks on eulittoral firm clay in the eunishabitats vocabulary

Concept URI http://eunis.eea.europa.eu/eunishabitats/A1.223
Preferred label [Mytilus edulis] and piddocks on eulittoral firm clay
Definition Clay outcrops in the mid to lower eulittoral which are bored by a variety of piddocks including [Pholas dactylus], [Barnea candida] and [Petricola pholadiformis]. The surface of the clay is characterised by small clumps of the mussel [Mytilus edulis], the barnacle [Elminius modestus] and the winkle [Littorina littorea]. Seaweeds are generally sparse on the clay, although small patches of the red seaweeds [Mastocarpus stellatus], [Halurus flosculosus] and [Ceramium] spp. can occur, usually attached to loose-lying cobble or mussel shells. Also the green seaweeds [Enteromorpha] spp. and [Ulva lactuca] may be present. The sand mason [Lanice conchilega] can sometimes be present in the clay, while the shore crab [Carcinus maenas] is present as well. More data are required to validate this description. Situation: MytPid can usually be found beneath a [M. edulis] or barnacle and [Littorina] spp.-dominated biotope (Myt.Myt; BLitX). It is found above a [Laminaria digitata] and piddocks-dominated biotope (Ldig.Pid). Temporal variation: The [C. maenas] population may migrate offshore during the winter season.
Notation A1.223
Status Valid
Status Modified 2014-01-31
Accepted Date 2014-01-31
Not Accepted Date
Has broader
Has exact match