Biocenosis of Mediterranean lower bathyal muds
Description (English)
Vast stretches of clayey mud, usually compact, yellowish or bluish grey, relatively substantial, continuing at greater depth the biocenosis of coastal terrigenous muds or the biocenosis of shelf-edge detritic bottom. The biocenosis of bathyal muds is characterised by a constant homoeothermy of around 13
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code MF651 |
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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) | A6.51 | Mediterranean communities of bathyal muds | narrower |
History
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type | Comment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | A6.51 | Mediterranean communities of bathyal muds | same | |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | A5.52 | Mediterranean communities of bathyal muds | same | |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200202 | A5.52 | Communities of bathyal muds | same | |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 199910 | A5.51 | Biocenosis of bathyal muds | same |
