Xenophyophore-dominated community on Atlantic upper bathyal coarse sediment
Description (English)
This broad community is characterised by dense aggreations of xenophyophores. Associated species will vary with depth and sediment type but may include squat lobsters (Munida), Ophiuroids, Majid crabs, pale encrusting sponges and sediment dwelling anemones.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
EUNIS habitat type | code ME323 |
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Vegetation types
Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)
Not availableSpecies mentioned in habitat description
Other classifications
Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
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EUNIS Habitat Classification 2007 (revised descriptions 2012) | A6 | Deep-sea bed | narrower |
History
Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type | Comment |
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EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | A6 | Deep-sea bed | same | |
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | A5 | Deep-sea bed | same | |
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200202 | A5 | Deep-sea bed | same | |
EUNIS Habitat Classification 199811 | A5 | Deep seabed (over 200m depth) | same | |
EUNIS Habitat Classification 199712 | A7 | Deep seabed (over 200 m depth) | same | |
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 199905 | 11.21 | Deep sea floor | not defined | |
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1997 | 11.21 | Deep sea floor | not defined | |
Palaearctic Habitat Classification 1996 | 11.21 | not defined |