Mediterranean communities of coastal terrigenous muds
English name:
Mediterranean communities of coastal terrigenous muds
Description (English)
The sediment is always pure mud, more or less clayey, almost always of fluvial origin. Such coarse debris as may be deposited is quickly covered, with the result that no epifauna develops.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code A5.39 |
|---|---|
| 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 | IV.1.1. | Biocenosis of coastal terrigenous muds | source |
| CORINE Land Cover | 5.2.3. | Sea and ocean | n/a |
History
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | A5.39 | Mediterranean communities of coastal terrigenous muds | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | A4.34 | Mediterranean communities of coastal terrigenous muds | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200202 | A4.34 | Communities of coastal terrigenous muds | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 199910 | A4.37 | Biocenosis of coastal terrigenous muds | same |
