Deep circalittoral mud
English name:
Deep circalittoral mud
Description (English)
In mud and cohesive sandy mud in the offshore circalittoral zone, typically below 50-70 m, a variety of faunal communities may develop, depending upon the level of silt/clay and organic matter in the sediment. Communities are typically dominated by polychaetes but often with high numbers of bivalves such as Thyasira spp., echinoderms and foraminifera.
Source: EUNIS habitat classification
Quick facts
| EUNIS habitat type | code A5.37 |
|---|---|
| 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
Not available
Other classifications
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CORINE Land Cover | 5.2.3. | Sea and ocean | n/a |
| Marine Habitat Classification Britain/Ireland 0405 | SS.SMu.Omu | Offshore circalittoral mud | narrower |
History
| Classification | Code | Habitat type name | Relationship type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200410 | A5.37 | Deep circalittoral mud | same |
| EUNIS Habitat Classification 200202 | A4.74 | Animal communities of deep circalittoral muddy bottoms | same |
