Discrete Solenosmilia variabilis colonies on Atlantic lower bathyal coarse sediment
Description (English)
This biotope is a deeper variant of discrete Lophelia pertusa colonies where L. pertusa is replaced by Solenosmilia variabilis occuring on coral rubble. The same assemblage was recorded on rock but associated species are likely to differ. Characterising species listed refer to all discrete Solenosmilia variabilis assemblages not just those found associated with the zone and substrate specified in this biotope.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code MF3211 |
|---|
Vegetation types
Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)
Not availableSpecies mentioned in habitat description
Invertebrates
Solenosmilia variabilis
| Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
|---|---|---|
| Solenosmilia variabilis | Invertebrates |
Other classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 2007 (revised descriptions 2012) | A6 | Deep-sea bed | narrower |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 2007 (revised descriptions 2012) | A6.22 | Deep-sea biogenic gravels (shells, coral debris) | narrower |
History
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | A6 | Deep-sea bed | same | |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | A6.22 | Deep-sea biogenic gravels (shells, coral debris) | same | |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | A5 | Deep-sea bed | same | |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | A5.22 | Deep-sea biogenic gravels (shells, coral debris) | same | |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200202 | A5.22 | Deep-sea biogenic gravels (shells, coral debris) | same | |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200202 | A5 | Deep-sea bed | same | |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 199910 | A5.22 | Biogenic gravels (shells, coral debris) in the bathyal zone | 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 |
