MC2-2 - Habitat biogénique du circalittoral en Atlantique

Atlantic circalittoral biogenic habitat

Classification des habitats EUNIS 2022

Descriptif de l'habitat

Atlantic circalittoral biogenic reef communities. This complex includes bivalve reefs (e.g. mussel beds) and cold water coral reefs. These communities develop in a range of habitats from exposed open coasts to deeper offshore habitats and may be found in a variety of sediment types.

Bibliographie

European Topic Centre on Biological Diversity 2022. EUNIS marine habitat classification 2022 including crosswalks. Table Excel. (Source)