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Ophiomusa lymani and cerianthid anemone assemblage on Atlantic lower bathyal mixed sediment
Physical habitat description
| Salinity | Full (30-35 ppt) |
|---|---|
| Wave exposure | |
| Tidal streams | |
| Substratum | Mixed sediment - mixed, gravelly sand substrates |
| Zone | Atlantic lower bathyal |
| Depth Band | Biotope depth range 1300 - 2100 m (based on zone); assemblage recorded from 1791 - 1889 m |
| Other Features |
Download comparative physical and biological data. The comparative tables enable a rapid comparison of the species composition and principal physical characteristics between a given set of biotopes.
- Records used to define the biotope (core records)
- Other records assigned to this biotope, marked as 'certain'
- Other records assigned to this biotope, marked as 'uncertain'
- Predicted extent of the level 3 (for sublittoral rock & deep sea) or 4 (for sublittoral sediment) habitat
Point data based on records in the UK Marine Recorder Snapshot. Predicted habitat extent is from UKSeaMap.
Description
Brittle star Ophiomusa lymani and associated species on mixed sediments. This may be found overlain on top of another assemblage.
Situation
No situation data available.
Temporal variation
No temporal variation data available.
Characterising species
| Taxon | % of core records where taxon was recorded |
|---|---|
| Ophiomusa lymani | |
| Cerianthidae | |
| Solitary coral | |
| Crinoidea | |
| Holothuroidea | |
| Actiniaria |
Similar biotopes or habitat types
Not applicable or unknown.
Classification history of this biotope or habitat type
| Classification version | Code |
|---|---|
| 2015 (15.03) | M.AtLB.Mx.SurOph.OphCer |
