ME6-211 - Anémones cérianthides et mégafaune fouisseuse dans la vase du bathyal moyen en Atlantique

Cerianthid anemones and burrowing megafauna in Atlantic mid bathyal mud

Classification des habitats EUNIS 2022

Descriptif de l'habitat

This biotope is characterised by burrowing anemones (Cerianthidae), unidentified hydroids (Hydrozoa) and unidentified tube worms (Sabellidae) on bioturbated mud with phytodetritus. Video observations suggest there are many large burrows supporting associated unknown megafauna, the rare occurrence of sea pens (Virgularia mirabilis) and also stalked sponges (Hyalonema) associated with this biotope.

Bibliographie

European Topic Centre on Biological Diversity 2022. EUNIS marine habitat classification 2022 including crosswalks. Table Excel. (Source)