Arctic abyssal biogenic habitat
Description (English)
Biogenic structures of the abyssal zone of the Arctic formed when reef-forming species, such as cold water corals, attach to any hard substrate present and grow over the surrounding area forming a secondary substrate over the top.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
EUNIS habitat type | code MG21 |
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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 |