Deep-sea muddy sand

English name: Deep-sea muddy sand

Description (English)

Deep-sea benthic habitats with substrates predominantly of muddy sand.

Source: EUNIS habitat classification

Quick facts

EUNIS habitat type code A6.4

Vegetation types

Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)

Not available

Species mentioned in habitat description

Not available

Other classifications

Classification Code Habitat type name Relationship type
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 A6.4 Deep-sea muddy sand same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 A5.4 Deep-sea muddy sand same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200202 A5.4 Deep-sea muddy sand substrates same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 199910 A5.4 Bathyal zone muddy sand same
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