EUNIS habitat classification 2017 > MH - Pelagic water column > MH3 - Completely mixed water column with full salinity > MH32 - Atlantic completely mixed water column with full salinity

Atlantic completely mixed water column with full salinity

Description (English)

Atlantic water column which is completely and actively mixed, not influenced by freshwater, so that the salinity is the same as that in adjacent seawater. This habitat type is usually found in relatively shallow, coastal situations, without river inflow or ice melt.

Source: EUNIS habitat classification

Quick facts

EUNIS habitat type code MH32

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) A7.3 Completely mixed water column with full salinity narrower
For relation to plant communities (syntaxa), see Vegetation types

History

Classification Code Habitat type name Relationship type Comment
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 A7.3 Completely mixed water column with full salinity same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 A7.3 Completely mixed water column with full salinity same
EUNIS Habitat Classification 200202 A7.3 Completely mixed water column with full salinity same
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