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 > A6.511 - Facies of sandy muds with Thenea muricata

Facies of sandy muds with Thenea muricata

English name: Facies of sandy muds with Thenea muricata

Description (English)

This facies is characterised by sandy muds populated by the mollusc Thenea muricata.

Source: EUNIS habitat classification

Quick facts

EUNIS habitat type code A6.511

Vegetation types

Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)

Not available

Species mentioned in habitat description

Invertebrates Thenea muricata
Species scientific name English common name Species group
Thenea muricata Invertebrates

Other classifications

Classification Code Habitat type name Relationship type
Barcelona Convention 199812 V.1.1.1. Facies of sandy muds with Thenea muricata 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 A6.511 Facies of sandy muds with Thenea muricata same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 A5.521 Facies of sandy muds with Thenea muricata same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200202 A5.521 Facies of sandy muds with Thenea muricata same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 199910 A5.511 Facies of sandy muds with Thenea muricata same
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