Mediterranean lower bathyal biogenic habitat
Description (English)
This habitat is mainly built by two major cold water coral species Lophelia prolifera and Madrepora oculata. These white coral clumps only exist at high depth.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
EUNIS habitat type | code MF25 |
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Relation to | Resolution 4 habitat type (used for designation of Emerald sites) |
Legal status
Relation to other habitat types mentioned in legal instruments
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) | A6.6 | Deep-sea bioherms | narrower |
History
Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type | Comment |
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EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | A6.6 | Deep-sea bioherms | same | |
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | A5.6 | Deep-sea bioherms | same | |
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200202 | A5.6 | Deep-sea bioherms | same |