EUNIS habitat classification 2017 > MH - Pelagic water column > MH1 - Neuston > MH15 - Mediterranean neuston

Mediterranean neuston

Description (English)

The interface between air and sea water of the Mediterranean, inhabited by communities of minute or microscopic organisms.

Source: EUNIS habitat classification

Quick facts

EUNIS habitat type code MH15

Vegetation types

Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)

Not available

Species mentioned in habitat description

Not available

Other classifications

Classification Code Habitat type name Relationship type
EUNIS Habitat Classification 2007 (revised descriptions 2012) A7.1 Neuston narrower
For relation to plant communities (syntaxa), see Vegetation types

History

Classification Code Habitat type name Relationship type Comment
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 A7.1 Neuston same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 A7.1 Neuston same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200202 A7.1 Neuston same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 199910 A7.51 Neustal zone same
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