Mediterranean communities of superficial muddy sands in sheltered waters
English name:
Mediterranean communities of superficial muddy sands in sheltered waters
Description (English)
These habitats are located in protected coves, in sheltered environments, where a substrate consisting of a muddy-sandy sediment, sometimes mixed with a small amount of gravel, occurs. Depth is mostly around 1 metre, rarely more than 3 metres. These shallow areas are characterised by very variable environmental conditions and may present facies with epiflora or major developments of filtering or burrowing species.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code A5.28 |
|---|---|
| Bern Convention | Included in a Resolution 4 habitat type at a higher level (A5) |
Vegetation types
Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)
Not availableSpecies mentioned in habitat description
Not available
Other classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barcelona Convention 199812 | III.2.3. | Biocenosis of superficial muddy sands in sheltered waters | source |
| CORINE Land Cover | 5.2.3. | Sea and ocean | n/a |
History
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | A5.28 | Mediterranean communities of superficial muddy sands in sheltered waters | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | A4.33 | Mediterranean communities of superficial muddy sands in sheltered waters | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200202 | A4.33 | Communities of superficial muddy sands in sheltered waters | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 199910 | A4.34 | Biocenosis of superficial muddy sands in sheltered waters | same |
