Facies of sticky muds with Virgularia mirabilis and Pennatula phosphorea on lower 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 MD6511 |
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Vegetation types
Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)
Not availableSpecies mentioned in habitat description
Invertebrates
Virgularia mirabilis
| Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
|---|---|---|
| Virgularia mirabilis | Invertebrates |
Other classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
