Facies of sticky muds with Alcyonium palmatum and Parastichopus regalis on lower circalittoral mud
Description (English)
This facies is characterised by the soft coral Alcyonium palmatum and the echinoderm Parastichopus regalis (syn Stichopus regalis) on sticky muddy bottoms.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code MD6512 |
|---|
Vegetation types
Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)
Not availableSpecies mentioned in habitat description
Invertebrates
Alcyonium palmatum
Invertebrates
Stichopus regalis
| Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
|---|---|---|
| Alcyonium palmatum | Invertebrates | |
| Stichopus regalis | Invertebrates |
Other classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 2007 (revised descriptions 2012) | A5.393 | Facies of sticky muds with Alcyonium palmatum and Stichopus regalis | narrower |
History
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | A5.393 | Facies of sticky muds with Alcyonium palmatum and Stichopus regalis | same | |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | A4.343 | Facies of sticky muds with Alcyonium palmatum and Stichopus regalis | same | |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200202 | A4.343 | Facies of sticky muds with Alcyonium palmatum and Stichopus regalis | same | |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 199910 | A4.373 | Facies of sticky muds with Alcyonium palmatum and Stichopus regalis | same |
