Black Sea circalittoral mixed sediment
Description (English)
Mixed (heterogeneous) sediment habitats in the circalittoral zone (generally below 15-20 m) including well mixed muddy gravelly sands or very poorly sorted mosaics of shell, cobbles and pebbles embedded in or lying upon mud, sand or gravel. Due to the variable nature of the seabed a variety of communities can develop which are often very diverse. EUSeaMap suggests this habitat is most widespread in the north and west of the Black Sea.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code MC44 |
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Vegetation types
Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)
Not availableSpecies mentioned in habitat description
Not available
Other classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 2007 (revised descriptions 2012) | A5.44 | Circalittoral mixed sediments | narrower |
History
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | A5.44 | Circalittoral mixed sediments | same | |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | A4.44 | Animal communities of circalittoral mixed sediments | wider | |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200202 | A4.44 | Animal communities of circalittoral mixed sediments | same | |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 199910 | A4.49 | Animal communities of circalittoral mixed sediments | same |
