Mediterranean upper bathyal facies of sandy muds with Thenea muricata
Description (English)
This facies is characterised by sandy muds populated by the mollusc Thenea muricata.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code ME6511 |
|---|
Vegetation types
Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)
Not availableSpecies mentioned in habitat description
Invertebrates
Thenea muricata
| Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
|---|---|---|
| Thenea muricata | Invertebrates |
Other classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 2007 (revised descriptions 2012) | A6.511 | Facies of sandy muds with Thenea muricata | narrower |
History
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | A6.511 | Facies of sandy muds with Thenea muricata | same | |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | A5.521 | Facies of sandy muds with Thenea muricata | same | |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200202 | A5.521 | Facies of sandy muds with Thenea muricata | same | |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 199910 | A5.511 | Facies of sandy muds with Thenea muricata | same |
