Mediterranean communities of bathyal muds
English name:
Mediterranean communities of bathyal muds
Description (English)
This biocenosis is characterised by a constant homothermy of around 13° C and an almost total absence of light. The granulometry and thickness of the sediment is not homogeneous. It is present, generally, at depths of 150 - 250 metres. The faunal composition is characterised by foraminifera, sponges, polychaetes, echinoderms and crustaceans.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code A6.51 |
|---|
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 | V.1.1. | Biocenosis of bathyal 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 | A6.51 | Mediterranean communities of bathyal muds | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | A5.52 | Mediterranean communities of bathyal muds | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200202 | A5.52 | Communities of bathyal muds | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 199910 | A5.51 | Biocenosis of bathyal muds | same |
