EUNIS habitat classification 2012 amended 2019 > A - Marine habitats > A6 - Deep-sea bed > A6.5 - Deep-sea mud > A6.51 - Mediterranean communities of bathyal muds > A6.514 - Facies of compact muds with Isidella elongata

Facies of compact muds with Isidella elongata

English name: Facies of compact muds with Isidella elongata

Description (English)

This facies is present at the base of the continental slope and bathyal plain and is characterised by compact muds in which the cnidarian Isidella elongata is present.

Source: EUNIS habitat classification

Quick facts

EUNIS habitat type code A6.514

Vegetation types

Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)

Not available

Species mentioned in habitat description

Invertebrates Isidella elongata
Species scientific name English common name Species group
Isidella elongata Invertebrates

Other classifications

Classification Code Habitat type name Relationship type
Barcelona Convention 199812 V.1.1.4. Facies of compact muds with Isidella elongata source
CORINE Land Cover 5.2.3. Sea and ocean n/a
For relation to plant communities (syntaxa), see Vegetation types

History

Classification Code Habitat type name Relationship type
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 A6.514 Facies of compact muds with Isidella elongata same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 A5.524 Facies of compact muds with Isidella elongata same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200202 A5.524 Facies of compact muds with Isidella elongata same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 199910 A5.514 Facies of compact muds with Isidella elongata same
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