Deep-sea bioherms
English name:
Deep-sea bioherms
Description (English)
A bioherm is a mound, dome, or reef-like mass of rock that is composed almost exclusively of the remains of sedentary marine organisms and is embedded in rock of different physical character. This habitat type includes deep-sea coral reefs (A6.61) and sponge beds (A6.62).
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code A6.6 |
|---|---|
| Relation to | Annex I habitat types (EU Habitats Directive) |
