11. Idunella excavata (Schiecke, 1973)

Materials examined. 3 individuals; Station Vas. 41(3).

Distribution. Mediterranean (Bellan-Santini & Ruffo 2003). The species is reported in Cyprus for the first time and it is considered to be a rare species (FI: 2.38 %).

Ecology. In Vasiliko Bay it was found at 40 m depth in muddy sand substrate with organic matter being 11.119 %, and in association with C. prolifera, C. cylindracea and H. stipulacea . The station was in “moderate” ecological status according to the Bentix Index.