Facies of sticky muds with Virgularia mirabilis and Pennatula phosphorea
English name:
Facies of sticky muds with Virgularia mirabilis and Pennatula phosphorea
Description (English)
This facies is characterised by the soft corals Virgularia mirabilis and Pennatula phosphorea on sticky muddy bottoms.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code A5.392 |
|---|---|
| Bern Convention | Included in a Resolution 4 habitat type at a higher level (A5) |
Vegetation types
Relation to vegetation types (syntaxa)
Not availableSpecies mentioned in habitat description
Invertebrates
Virgularia mirabilis
| Species scientific name | English common name | Species group |
|---|---|---|
| Virgularia mirabilis | Invertebrates |
Other classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barcelona Convention 199812 | IV.1.1.2. | Facies of sticky muds with Virgularia mirabilis and Pennatula phosphorea | source |
| CORINE Land Cover | 5.2.3. | Sea and ocean | n/a |
History
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | A5.392 | Facies of sticky muds with Virgularia mirabilis and Pennatula phosphorea | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200308 | A4.342 | Facies of sticky muds with Virgularia mirabilis and Pennatula phosphorea | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200202 | A4.342 | Facies of sticky muds with Virgularia mirabilis and Pennatula phosphorea | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 199910 | A4.372 | Facies of sticky muds with Virgularia mirabilis and Pennatula phosphorea | same |
