Sponge aggregation on Atlantic upper bathyal mixed sediment
Description (English)
This broad community contains assemblages where sponges dominate sediment habitats. Sponges can be of all morphotypes except encrusting. Aggregations of the Geodia species with other massive forms are typical of Atlanto-Arctic upper bathyal coarse or mixed sediment. Associated species are likely to differ on different sediment types.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code ME422 |
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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) | A6.2 | Deep-sea mixed substrata | narrower |
History
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | A6.2 | Deep-sea mixed substrata | same | |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | A5.2 | Deep-sea mixed substrata | same | |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200202 | A5.2 | Deep-sea combination substrates | same | |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 199910 | A5.2 | Bathyal zone mixed substrates | same |
