EUNIS habitat classification 2017 > M - Marine benthic habitats > ME6 - Upper Bathyal mud > ME65 - Mediterranean upper bathyal mud > ME651 - Biocenosis of Mediterranean upper bathyal muds > ME6514 - Mediterranean upper bathyal facies of with Pheronema carpenteri

Mediterranean upper bathyal facies of with Pheronema carpenteri

Description (English)

This facies is characterised by the presence of the sponge Pheronema carpenteri.

Source: EUNIS habitat classification

Quick facts

EUNIS habitat type code ME6514

Vegetation types

Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)

Not available

Species mentioned in habitat description

Invertebrates Pheronema carpenteri
Species scientific name English common name Species group
Pheronema carpenteri Invertebrates

Other classifications

Classification Code Habitat type name Relationship type
EUNIS Habitat Classification 2007 (revised descriptions 2012) A6.621 Facies with Pheronema grayi narrower
For relation to plant communities (syntaxa), see Vegetation types

History

Classification Code Habitat type name Relationship type Comment
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 A6.621 Facies with Pheronema grayi same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 A5.621 Facies with Pheronema grayi same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200202 A5.621 Facies with Pheronema grayi same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 199910 A5.515 Facies with Pheronema grayi same
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