Facies of sticky muds with Virgularia mirabilis and Pennatula phosphorea on circalittoral mud
Description (English)
This facies is characterised by the soft corals Virgularia mirabilis and Pennatula phosphorea on sticky muddy bottoms.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
EUNIS habitat type | code MC6513 |
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Relation to | Resolution 4 habitat type (used for designation of Emerald sites) |
Legal status
Relation to other habitat types mentioned in legal instruments
Vegetation types
Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)
Not availableSpecies mentioned in habitat description
Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
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Pennatula phosphorea | Invertebrates | |
Virgularia mirabilis | Invertebrates |
Other classifications
Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
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EUNIS Habitat Classification 2007 (revised descriptions 2012) | A5.392 | Facies of sticky muds with Virgularia mirabilis and Pennatula phosphorea | narrower |
History
Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type | Comment |
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EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | A5.392 | Facies of sticky muds with Virgularia mirabilis and Pennatula phosphorea | same | |
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | A4.342 | Facies of sticky muds with Virgularia mirabilis and Pennatula phosphorea | same | |
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200202 | A4.342 | Facies of sticky muds with Virgularia mirabilis and Pennatula phosphorea | same | |
EUNIS Habitat Classification 199910 | A4.372 | Facies of sticky muds with Virgularia mirabilis and Pennatula phosphorea | same |