Geodia and other massive sponges on Atlantic upper bathyal coarse sediment
Description (English)
This biotope has been found at approximately 500m on the eastern slopes of the Faroe-Shetland Channel. It principally consists of rather small sponge specimens that practically carpet the seafloor. Large sponges (tens of centimetres in diameter) are however common. The area where the community is observed experiences temperature fluctuations between <0
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code ME3241 |
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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) | A6 | Deep-sea bed | narrower |
History
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
