EUNIS habitat classification 2017 > MH - Pelagic water column > MH2 - Completely mixed water column with reduced salinity > MH23 - Baltic completely mixed water column with reduced salinity

Baltic completely mixed water column with reduced salinity

Description (English)

A water column in the Baltic which is completely and actively mixed, and influenced by freshwater so that the salinity is reduced relative to the adjacent fully marine seawater. This habitat type is usually found in relatively shallow, coastal situations, and is the result of river inflow or ice melt. Note that some discretion should be used in the interpretation of

Source: EUNIS habitat classification

Quick facts

EUNIS habitat type code MH23

Vegetation types

Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)

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Species mentioned in habitat description

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Other classifications

Classification Code Habitat type name Relationship type
EUNIS Habitat Classification 2007 (revised descriptions 2012) A7.2 Completely mixed water column with reduced salinity narrower
For relation to plant communities (syntaxa), see Vegetation types

History

Classification Code Habitat type name Relationship type Comment
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 A7.2 Completely mixed water column with reduced salinity same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 A7.2 Completely mixed water column with reduced salinity same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200202 A7.2 Completely mixed water column with reduced salinity same
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